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Senior contract administrator

Brisbane
Unify Recruitment
Posted: 1 August
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A$160,000.00/yr - A$190,000.00/yr


Strategic Recruiter & Headhunter | Specialising in Civil Construction and Major Projects | Working with major contractors across - Australia | UK |…

Contract or Senior Contract Administrator | Fantastic Business | Huge growth potential

About the Client:

Fastly being recognised as one of the most respected contractors across the East Coast, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop, and be part of a business that values their people. Recognised as a client-focused Australian-owned construction company for challenging infrastructure, they create results built on collaboration with clients and innovation through experience and teamwork.

Qualifications and Experience

* Minimum 5 years' experience in project/contractual engineering/construction
* Degree qualified, or equivalent
* Demonstrated proficiency in the broad range of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel, and confidence in database development and management
* Demonstrated experience in construction financial management software e.g. Jobpac or other similar products
* Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial management, legal and governance requirements of construction projects
* Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration
* Analyse contractual / legal issues and provide solutions through appropriate problem-solving techniques
* Possess commercial acumen accompanied by proven negotiation and inter-relationship skills evidenced by effective dispute resolutions

Personal Qualities

* Ability to solve problems efficiently
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
* Ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload and meet project deadlines
* Ability to influence others
* Strong team player within a diverse environment
* Sound analytical skills and an ability to work with discretion
* Excellent oral and written interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with a diverse range of people

Position Requirements

* Contribute to continuous improvement of document control systems
* Develops, in consultation with the Project Manager and the Head of Commercial, a suite of applicable proforma agreements for the project
* Provide assistance, support and guidance on all commercial issues to the project(s) and support fellow commercial staff to attain their maximum potential
* Understanding of project margins and provide feedback to PM of status
* Facilitate commercial disputes, mediation and adjudication claims
* Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of the head contract and of the proforma subcontracts
* Ensure all contractual notices are submitted as per contract requirements and on time
* Arranges for quotations to be called from sub-contractors, co-ordinate and participate in post tender negotiations. Recommend preferred subcontractors for the Project Manager's approval. Compile subcontract documents for signing and ensure safekeeping of signed originals
* Ensures that no subcontractor commences work on-site without necessary approvals to do so including contract execution and review and approval by the project of insurances and of LSL, Superannuation, redundancy schemes etc.
* Ensure delay claims, EOTs and variations are being claimed to maximum potential
* Mitigate contractual / legal exposure
* Ensure timely collection of outstanding payments
* Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations to subcontractors, contractual claims and final accounts in accordance with the terms of the Subcontract and the relevant security of payment legislation
* Comply with Company commercial procedures and corporate governance requirements
* Establishes filing system and ensure procedures are complied with
* Processes accruals and payments in a timely manner
* Monitors budgets and highlight any likely over-run to the Project Manager
* Monitors site staff to ensure correct cost coding is used
* Performs financial control to the project's requirement, in conjunction with Project Manager
* Record and report the required project data for measuring the overall environmental and sustainability performance against the project targets
* Participate in risk, value management and sustainability exercises and training relevant to the project
* Prepares an agreed format with clients concerning progress claims and agree monthly claim with clients
* Prepares and obtain an agreement of variation claims to the client (utilising back-up information provided by subcontractors)
* Prepares and obtain an agreement concerning extension of time claims with the client
* Administers practical completion requirements of the contract
* Manages tender evaluation and recommendation process
* Reviews and approve subcontract documentation prior to issuing
* Co-ordination of preliminary meeting after award of contracts
* Progress claims – prepare and check payment authority
* Processes subcontract variations in accordance with relevant procedures
* Assesses subcontract extension of time claims
* Manage and resolve disputes with Subcontractors, suppliers and consultants
* Finalisation of claims and procurement of Contract Value Agreements

How to Apply:

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Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Industries
* Construction, Civil Engineering, and Building Construction
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