Downer Broomehill East, Western Australia, Australia
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Who We Are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas, and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency, and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.
Job Description
Who We Are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas, and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency, and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.
About The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, a Senior Contracts Administrator is required on a 12-month basis for Downer’s Industrial and Power Generation Project Team, under the Energy & Utilities business unit. The Senior Contracts Administrator is responsible for the efficient and effective management of project-related commercial and contractual matters within the Business Unit. This includes the active day-to-day administration of upstream and downstream contracts with respect to the relevant projects. The successful candidate can envision themselves attending to duties such as:
* Working closely with the Senior Commercial Managers and Operational Leads to deliver the primary objectives
* Supporting the projects in carrying out the day-to-day upstream and downstream commercial management, contract administration, payment claims as assigned by the Commercial Director, in consultation with the Senior Commercial Manager
* Development of commercial and risk management strategies, contract manuals, plans, registers, process flowcharts, and templates for accurate and effective management of Downer’s rights and obligations under the head contract
* Manage commercial/contractual correspondence, claims, etc., with clients and contractors
* Implement the project risk management plan, including project risk register and effective risk treatment plans
* Actively participate in any lessons learnt workshop required for the Project
About You
* Minimum Bachelor of Business, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or Law, or recognised prior industry learning suitable for the role
* Understand contract terms and conditions; variations approvals and recovery of claims are executed in accordance with the requirements of the contract and company policy frameworks
* Ability to attend site visits on an ad hoc basis
* Awareness of project management, contract management, risk management, and financial management principles utilised in the management of the project
* Excellent commercial management skills including interpreting and applying contract terms and legislation provisions
* Displays a continuous improvement mindset – always looking for ways to improve current processes and performance
What We Offer
* Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives
* Flexible work arrangements including WFH options
* Personalised career development and growth working with an industry-leading team
* Competitive remuneration package
* Safety-focused culture working within a leading services industry
* Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring
* Career-enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX listed company
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Civil Engineering
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