Contract Administrator

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company
• Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects
• 20 days on, 8 days off FIFO roster
• A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue
• Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ
• We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments
• What we’re looking for
• Degree qualifications in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• More than 7 years' experience in a Contract Administrator position within construction, utilities, energy or major projects
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and contract administration principles
• Demonstrated experience preparing, administering and negotiating contracts
• Strong understanding of commercial, legal, risk and project management principles
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing contractual claims, variations and dispute resolution processes
• Strong analytical, planning and financial management capabilities
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, proactive and results focused approach

About Energy & Utilities

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• More than 7 years' experience in a Contract Administrator position within construction, utilities, energy or major projects
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and contract administration principles
• Demonstrated experience preparing, administering and negotiating contracts
• Strong understanding of commercial, legal, risk and project management principles
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing contractual claims, variations and dispute resolution processes
• Strong analytical, planning and financial management capabilities
• High attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative, proactive and results focused approach

Responsibilities

• Managing day to day administration of head contracts and downstream agreements
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating subcontract terms and conditions
• Managing contractual correspondence, claims, variations and commercial matters
• Supporting project teams with commercial strategies and risk management initiatives
• Developing and maintaining project registers, including risk, delay and variation registers
• Coordinating payment claims, invoicing and collections under contract
• Monitoring contractual compliance across subcontractors and suppliers
• Supporting procurement and project controls activities
• Preparing accurate commercial reports and project reviews
• Building and maintaining strong client, supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Contributing to project close out and lessons learned activities