Job Opportunity: Senior Contract Administrator
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join our project team in Melbourne for an exciting new energy project.
The role will be based at our corporate office site in Melbourne, with regular (monthly) site visits required (Broken Hill - likely for 2-4 days each visit).
Key Responsibilities:
* Contract Administration: Administer construction and services contracts in accordance with project execution plans and company requirements.
* Contractor Performance Management: Support the Contracts & Procurement Manager in managing contractor performance, claims, and risk.
* Site Coordination: Coordinate with the site teams, including construction, interface management, engineering, planning, HSE, and quality, to ensure contract deliverables are met safely and in a timely manner.
* Contract Record Keeping: Maintain accurate contract records and contract data systems.
* Nominated Packages: Administer nominated packages including notices, variations, site instructions and extensions of time.
* Payment Processing: Oversee the processing of all Contract progress claims through to Payment Certificate and payments.
* Cost and Schedule Forecasting: Support the Project Services teams to validate cost and schedule forecasting and reporting for end-of-month reporting and client contract reports.
* Claim Reviews: Support the Project Services team with all claim reviews, including where applicable milestone and / or value earned assessments.
* Contractor Progress Meetings: Lead contractor progress meetings representing Company's interests.
* Contract Disputes: Act as first point of contact for any contract disputes and liaise with legal and client representatives on contractual matters/disputes and negotiations.
* Training and Development: Pro-active training to PMC and Client team on the Contracts under your administration.
* Contract Closure: Timely closeout of contracts.
Requirements:
* A tertiary qualification in supply chain, law, business administration, quantity surveying/construction management or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. RIQS accreditation is highly regarded.
* Demonstrated principled leadership in contract formulation and extensive contracts administration experience in executing major projects in an PMC / EPCM organization, preferably in the construction / energy or resources sector with sound business ethics and consistency with Worley's Values is essential.
* A strong understanding of contract terms, negotiation, and claims management.
* Proficiency in procurement and project systems.