Job description:
About the position
The Contracts Lead – Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will work closely with the Project Director and Project Delivery team to manage and administer all contracts and commercial agreements for the Project.
Based at the Yallourn Power Station, you will be part of the senior project team and a key contributor to the leadership of the Project.
* Oversee contract administration, ensuring obligations, correspondence, and variations are managed accurately and on time.
* Assess and manage claims and payments, including timely review, approval, and reporting.
* Provide commercial and contractual support, coordinating with legal, insurance, and Owner/EnergyAustralia stakeholders.
* Liaise with EA Project Controls to ensure contract costs are accurately tracked and supported by purchase orders and appropriate accruals.
* Contribute to monthly assessments of contract and Project progress and support the preparation of monthly reports
About you
* Tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related discipline / trade background
* Strong experience in contract management for large engineering / construction contracts valued >$100M, with strong commercial and contractual acumen
* Effective communication skills, including strong commercial letter writing
* Influential interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and persuade stakeholders
* Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with contractors and internal/external stakeholders