Project Contract Manager

About us

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Reporting to the Project Contract Manager Lead for the Services Product Line, you will work closely with the Project Director as a key member of the project team. As the Project Contract Manager on the QNGR project, you will be accountable for leading the development, implementation and driving proactive contract management and risk mitigation strategies, in alignment with Alstom’s business objectives. This includes managing extensions of time (EOTs), variation orders, and contract amendments. As a contract and claims management expert, you will ensure meticulous record-keeping and robust file preparation for the project. This role will be based in our Milton, QLD office, with occasional travel to Wulkuraka.

We’ll look to you for:

• Applying the contract, claims and insurance management manual and Alstom governance.
• Collaborating with the core project team to prepare the Contract Management Strategy Plan.
• Analysing the contract to build and drive the implementation of the contract and claims management strategy plan and continuously updating it on an ongoing basis with the project team.
• Monitoring work to ensure compliance with contract obligations, including tracking the project schedule to meet contractual milestones.
• Issuing contractual notices to customers and partners in a timely manner.
• Establishing and implementing project-specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondence, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders, and claims preparation.
• Monitoring and managing correspondence by analysing incoming and outgoing communications with customers and partners.
• Developing and producing project-specific processes and methods for contract/claim management.
• Anticipating events and risks associated with contract management activities and proposing alternative proactive solutions to maintain control.
• Developing a pragmatic commercial approach based on contractual analysis to protect Alstom’s interests with customers and partners.
• Working closely with the project team to identify and mitigate risks, and to identify, maximize, and leverage claim opportunities.

All About You

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• The ability to understand project financials and the impact of contract/claim management on project’s profitability.  
• Demonstrated experience providing commercial guidance to senior stakeholders in a commercially complex environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Contract Management and Project Management tools and systems.
• Tertiary degree in Law, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (Preferred).

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also benefit from:

• Contributing to the safe operation of trains for QLD.
• Free gym membership.
• Additional leave days.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
• Independent and confidential wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose.
• A competitive package that recognises your performance and potential.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com.

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.