About the Role
As a skilled professional, you will play a key role in efficiently managing commercial activities and minimising contractual issues and disputes. This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication abilities.
The ideal candidate will have experience in contracts administration within the engineering and construction industry. They should be proficient in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and have exposure to contract management systems (CMS).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about their work and wants to be part of a dynamic team that delivers on its promises. If you are looking for a challenging role that offers opportunities for growth and development, this could be the perfect fit for you.
* Review draft scopes of works and compile tender packages.
* Conduct initial discussions/negotiations with subcontractors to clarify subcontract terms and conditions.
* Manage the review process to ensure timely and budgeted award of subcontractors.
* Maintain project procurement schedule and subcontract register.
* Maintain accurate cost records and report any cost issues to project management.
* Assess commercial and contractual risks and recommend controls.
* Check compliance and prepare reporting on subcontract performance.
* Ensure accurate valuation and assessment of progress claims.
* Operate and maintain commercial and subcontract systems.
Key Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you must possess:
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent.
* CA/CPA certification.
* Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator within the engineering and construction industry.
* Experience with a variety of project values and complexities including subcontractor negotiations.
* Skills to interpret and apply relevant legislation/code on the project to prevent potential business exposure.
* Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and exposure to contract management systems (CMS).
* The ability to work on-site in the south of Newcastle at Belmont.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits that support your career development and wellbeing:
* Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
* Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave.
* Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
* Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
* Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change.
* Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people.