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Senior Contract Administrator - Dublin (f/m/d)
DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is part of the DB group, a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts and experience gained from decades of project work, we shape the future of transportation, connect continents, and promote environmental stewardship.
We are currently seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to work with us on a project in Ireland.
Responsibilities:
- Provide full support in managing contracts by ensuring smooth administration during the construction phase and effective transition into operational phases of the project
- Lead contract administration for construction and operational phases, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions
- Manage Consultancy and Advisor Contracts, fulfilling all contractual obligations efficiently
- Maintain and oversee contract manuals, processes, and procedures for claims, meetings, and communications, ensuring timely resolution or escalation of issues
- Organise and maintain accurate contract filing and documentation systems for easy reference and audit
- Oversee financial management operations, ensuring adherence to procedures and meticulous record-keeping
- Select and implement contract administration systems (e.g., CEMAR) during procurement
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks during construction and operational phases
- Perform other duties as required by the role
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years of contract administration experience and at least 5 years’ experience leading contract administration activities across the project lifecycle of high value metro rail projects
- At least Bachelor degree (Honours Bachelor Degree) (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Business or a related field
- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in a related field would be advantageous
- Experience managing large Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts
- Skilled in administering contracts, with particular expertise in the NEC suite
- Proven history of handling commercial agreements, demonstrating legal awareness of contract risks, and drafting complex, bespoke contract terms for supplies, services, and framework agreements
- Demonstrated ability to drive best practice across technical activities, processes, policies, and standards
- Deep understanding of the design and delivery requirements for complex projects in architecture, engineering, and construction
- Skilled at engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels to improve processes and provide guidance for project delivery and reporting
- Knowledge of quality management and process improvement systems, preferably within the construction industry
- NEC Reg
- Chartered member of a relevant professional body, e.g. Chartered Engineer (MICE, IEI or equivalent) or Chartered Quantity Surveyor (SCSI / RICS)
- Proven skill in managing contractor relationships at both executive and operational levels.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee technical deliverables and drive process efficiency.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
- Strong governance and outcome-driven approach to consistently deliver high-quality service.
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