At John Holland, we transform lives with everything we do. Our purpose is simple – to make a positive impact on the people and communities around us.
We're seeking a skilled Contracts Administrator to join our team for the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 Project. As part of this role, you will be responsible for undertaking prequalification, preparing tenders, letting of contracts, and providing contract administration services to manage the commercial and legal aspects of the contracts.
* Draft scopes of works and tender packages to accompany requests for quotations/invitation to tender issued to prequalified companies.
* Interpret specifications and drawings to understand scope of works for the project.
* Conduct prequalification of interested companies relating to prospective work packages.
* Manage and drive the review process to ensure the award of all work packages within the required time frame and budget. Maintain a register of subcontractors.
* Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems.
* Minimise variation claims and elimination of claims where possible.
* Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes are accurately maintained.
* Manage subcontractors to ensure Code compliance is always maintained.
* Assess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery, identify and implement controls.
* Check compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of the subcontracts.
* Prepare payment schedules, and process payment in a timely manner.
* Responding to subcontractor notice of delays, extension of time claims, variation claims and maintain an up-to-date register of all subcontract issues.
* Undertake general business administration.
To be successful in this key role, you must have relevant commercial administration experience in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or associated disciplines. A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce, or equivalent is also essential. Post graduate qualifications are desirable.
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