Contracts Manager - Data Center Construction

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company dedicated to providing authoritative advice in contracts and procurement support to major capital construction projects across the Americas.

The successful candidate will work with an outstanding team of specialist consultants to advise major clients on large‑scale construction projects and challenge themselves in a market‑leading global business.

• Fulfilling the responsibilities of a Contracts Manager.
• Supporting the development and implementation of contracting strategies for major construction projects using a range of privately funded delivery models.
• Providing specialist contracts and related procurement advice to private‑sector clients across a variety of healthcare construction contracts.
• Drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluation scorecards and contracts and supporting the process for procuring vendors.
• Developing contract structures for the main delivery strategies, including in multi‑packaging scenarios on complex projects with multiple contract interfaces.
• Supporting end‑to‑end procurement services on major construction and construction‑services‑related projects.
• Building positive relationships within the project team and with client personnel and their key advisors.
• Managing and updating internal contract team trackers, reviewing SOWs and MPAs proposal documentation and the work‑winning capability of the contract services division.
• Supporting the delivery of both teams and wider business targets.
• Adhering to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Experience working in multiple contract environments and under a range of procurement/contract delivery routes.
• Degree or equivalent in construction or a related course of study.
• Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without need for supervision.
• Ability to engage in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, adaptable and with a determination to succeed.

• At least 3‑5 years’ experience in the construction industry and/or contract services to public and/or private clients for large‑scale capital investment projects.
• Working knowledge and experience of various forms of contracts for the delivery of construction projects.
• Experience working in a multi‑contract environment.
• Experience in the development and procurement of GMPs/Lump Sum or similar project‑financed projects is desirable.
• Supporting contract development and administration experience across a variety of sectors including health care, retrofits, and/or real estate; client‑side.
• Experience in implementing contracting strategies, including risk identification, quantification, and allocation.
• Experience in contract development, supporting drafting of bespoke contract schedules and clauses and reviewing contract documents prepared by others.
• Managing inputs from other professional team members, including technical, legal, and commercial/financial.
• Proven ability to liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders to develop robust contract documents.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.