Contracts Administrator (Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3004)

Description

• Ensuring that the Client and Subcontractors' bonds and insurances remain in compliance with contractual requirements
• Efficient and timely management of contractual issues and issuance of contractual correspondences
• Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Variation Registers, Delay Notices & Extension of Time (EOT) Claim Registers, Risk Registers
• Support in dispute resolution processes as required
• Providing ongoing commercial support - ensuring that suppliers, vendors and subcontractors of the project are adhering to the terms and conditions under which they were engaged
• Assist in monitoring the upstream program and capture all potential delay and prevention issues of the Client/Principal
• Drafting and review of EOT notices in coordination with the Construction team
• Assist the Construction team with the review of monthly payment claims made by Subcontractors and ensure timely issuance of payment certificates and overall contractual and SOPA compliance
• Review documentation and coordinate with the Construction team on site as to the validity of variations, both upstream and downstream
• Involvement in negotiation of new upstream and downstream contracts for upcoming projects and provide advice to the Legal and Procurement teams from a contracts management perspective
• Monitor Subcontractor's Rate of Progress and coordinate with the Construction team the review of variations and delay claims made by Subcontractors
• Drafting contractual correspondence to clients and subcontractors in coordination with the Contracts Manager and construction team

Requirements

• Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor is preferred but not essential
• Able to collaborate across cultures and fostering a supportive team environment
• Strong health and safety mindset
• 3+ years of Contract Administration experience in civil and electrical works, with experience working on large EPC projects
• Degree qualified in a relevant area (engineering, law, finance)
• Knowledge in Construction/Contract Law
• An understanding of wind energy and power infrastructure
• Primavera or Microsoft Project experience would be beneficial but not mandatory, as would experience with Procore
• Ability to find simplicity in the midst of complexity
• Solid contractual experience within the construction industry (civil/infrastructure, renewable energy, oil and gas - EPC/EPCM desirable) within a project environment

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• An opportunity to grow your career locally or internationally through our global business and HR network
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• An opportunity to join a global leader in the rapidly growing wind and energy sector
• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance