Subcontract Manager
Our client is looking for an experienced Subcontract Manager to join the construction team on a large scale project based in Perth for a minimum 2.5 years. As a Subcontract Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring drafting, negotiation and the execution of subcontracts align with the objectives, terms, and legal requirements of the project. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate with various teams will contribute to the longer-term success of this key project.
Responsibilities for the role to include:
- Manage the contractual lifecycle of subcontracts, including any amendments, claims, and dispute resolutions, ensuring that all parties comply with the agreed terms.
- Oversee the budgeting process related to subcontracts, ensuring accurate cost estimation, forecasting, and tracking throughout the project’s lifecycle.
- Monitor costs to completion, ensuring that subcontractors’ expenses align with the project’s budget and identifying variances to take corrective actions promptly.
- Maintain accurate financial records and reports for all subcontracts, ensuring that accounting is up to date with the latest cost reports, invoices, and payments.
- Track the progress of subcontractor activities against the project schedule and key deliverables, ensuring compliance with deadlines and performance standards.
- Implement performance metrics and review the efficiency and effectiveness of subcontractors’ work, adjusting as needed to stay within project timelines and costs.
- Identify potential risks related to subcontractor performance, cost overruns, or compliance issues, and develop mitigation strategies to address these risks proactively.
Required Skills:
- Strong experience in subcontract management, especially in the construction sector.
- Deep understanding of contract law, budgeting, and cost control practices.
- Proven ability to manage multiple subcontracts simultaneously and ensure timely, cost-effective project execution.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience in cost estimation, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in subcontract management or contract administration, ideally in the construction industry.