Location: Dublin 2
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Date: Mar 21, 2025
Requisition ID: 1517570
General Information Location: Ireland
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO
Business Area: UKI Business Consulting
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
The Team and the opportunity If you are looking to join a dynamic and diverse team delivering large-scale Capital Projects, come and talk to EY about the opportunities we can offer you.
To continue the successful growth of our Capital Projects Delivery team within EY's Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated Contract Managers who have previously worked in construction projects, to join our team.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing contract management activities for construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, managing risks, and maximising project success.
Your key responsibilities Work directly with EY's infrastructure clients to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs.
Collaborate with project teams to develop contract management plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
Lead the contract formation process, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with our client's subcontractors and vendors.
Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
Manage contract changes, variations, and claims, assessing their impact on project scope, schedule, and cost, and obtaining necessary approvals.
Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, working closely with project stakeholders to proactively address issues and minimise disruptions.
Track contract performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and deliverables, and provide regular updates to project teams and management.
Facilitate resolution of contract disputes and claims through negotiation, mediation, or other dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
Cultivate strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and other external partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Monitor contract budgets, expenditures, and invoicing, and reconcile financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance with project financial goals.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation, records, and reports, and prepare regular status reports and presentations for project stakeholders.
Internal Responsibilities Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY.
Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.
Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
Supporting team development activities, including: Coaching, and mentoring activities.
Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.
Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities.
Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills.
Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures.
Skills qualify for the role, you must have 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.
Suitable experience in construction contract management and/or administration.
Ideal candidates will have Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.
Multidisciplinary experience including project management, contract management and procurement.
Thorough understanding of contract management principles and practices, including contract administration, risk management, change management and dispute resolution.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package.
Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences.
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
That's Why, EY.
Apply now.
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