Contract Manager - Abt JTA - Milton (Brisbane Area, Australia)

Contract Manager

Abt JTA - Milton (Brisbane Area, Australia)

Job Description

Abt JTA is currently recruiting for a Contract Manager whose primary role is to minimise Abt JTA’s commercial risk through the effective management of the company’s contracting frameworks.  The role will review, provide executive advice and negotiate acceptable terms for all contracts entered into by Abt JTA and will enhance the contracting process and framework to ensure compliance with legislative, ISO9001:2008, and best practice standards. Other key responsibilities include:
 

• Managing the Abt JTA contracts register and maintaining an accurate file of all contracts held by the company
• Overseeing the Abt JTA contracts administration process including the Contract Administration Officer
• Building effective relationships with Abt JTA staff, contractors and stakeholders
• Liaise with Abt JTA Brisbane and overseas based staff to educate and ensure corporate risk is effectively managed
• Management of Abt JTA’s insurance portfolio to limit commercial risk and ensure compliance with all contract obligations.  

Desired Skills & Experience

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years relevant experience with demonstrated expertise in contracts administration and management. Excellent negotiation and time management skills are essential as is the ability to prioritise and work to tight timeframes.

Company Description

Abt JTA is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Our growth and success in the market is the result of our people and their ongoing contribution.
 
One of the advantages of working with Abt JTA is the exposure you gain across a diverse range of projects, sectors and locations. With a significant presence across Asia Pacific, we manage an ever-expanding portfolio of projects throughout Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Philippines and Indonesia. Abt JTA is an organisation that has a personal commitment to its employees and as such we value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work for us.

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