Contracts Manager

• Conducts contract and subcontract formation and contract administration activities on a wide range of contracts/subcontracts, from initial tender through performance and including closeout.
• Coordinates submission and negotiation of tenders and quotes, in conjunction with program management and other internal Cubic teams.
• Drafts contractual agreements and subcontracts; edits terms and conditions and flow-down requirements to subcontracts based on prime contracts consistent with company Legal and Contract policies.
• Negotiates a variety of contractual documentation with customers, working directly with a team of cognisant functional department personnel in conducting the negotiations to assure the contracts/subcontracts are of maximum benefit to Cubic and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate securities, guarantees and bond requirements from banks, parent companies and other external security providers
• Monitors the status of all contract deliverables for compliance with contract requirements.
• Resolves issues regarding contractual performance, including claims, extensions of time, variations, and terminations.
• Manages project related subcontracts to ensure compliance with terms, including schedule and scope of work.
• Develops subcontract mitigation plans for key subcontracts to ensure program continuity.
• Primary point of contact for prime contract/subcontract and project personnel and is responsible for all contract/subcontract incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Collaborates with program management to develop effective strategies and recommendations to management for resolution of contractual issues.
• Interacts with, confers, briefs, and makes recommendations to management regarding the progress and impact of potential contract and subcontract-related activities on the project. Prepares contract and subcontract reviews and reports on issues.
• Observes all legal/ regulatory compliance requirements and practices for assigned responsibilities, including import/export licensing requirements.
• Remains current on legal/regulatory updates affecting contracts and agreements
• Mentors more junior members of the team

• Comply with Cubic’s Quality Management System
• Comply with Cubic Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures
• Comply with security in accordance with established policies and procedures of the organisations
• Comply with Cubic Human Resources Procedures
• Other duties as requested

• Bachelor degree in business, finance, construction or similar

• 8 years-experience in contracts and subcontracts management
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated leadership ability in Contract Management for various types of contracts for both commercial and federal government customers, ranging in size from $1M to in excess of $50M
• Thorough knowledge of prime/subcontract formation and administration activities, and proven ability to effectively negotiate terms, conditions and price
• Ability to provide workable solutions to address a wide variety of contractual challenges.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Experience in international contracts
• Experience in construction management or quantity surveying

• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels of the organisation
• Highly skilled in complex negotiations
• Able to prioritise projects and work under tight deadlines
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally and support different timezones

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