Administrator - Senior Contract

Clough Ltd.; Cooma; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

The Future Generation Joint Venture, based in NSW, seeks a Contracts Administration professional to support the E&M Subcontract Lead on Snowy 2.0. You will manage subcontract progress payments, variations and final accounts, and advise on contractual issues across client, subcontractors and suppliers.

Your experience includes major infrastructure projects, strong knowledge of contract and financial management, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• White Card and mechanical eng qualification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial governance on major infra projects.
• Minimum 5 years in E&M contracts administration.
• Strong contract/finance management knowledge and risk awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations and final accounts.
• Manage contractual claims and final accounts with timely payment.
• Advise on contractual issues to delivery and management teams.
• Assist in monthly reports, registers and related records.
• Analyze cost information and report variances/trends.
• Support target cost estimation processes and value for money.

Skills

White Card

EM experience

Governance knowledge

Estimation of E&M

Contract administration

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Initiative

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role:

Provide assistance to the E&M Subcontract Lead in the contractual management and administration to ensure risks are minimised and best for FGJV outcomes are achieved.

Qualifications:

• White Card
• Relevant tertiary qualification Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial management and governance requirements of major infrastructure projects
• Experience with estimation of E&M works
• Minimum 5 years' experience in contracts administration of E&M works
• Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of contract and commercial/finance management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and high attention to detail
• Ability to plan and organize workload appropriately, combined with a willingness to undertake routine task
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to understand and articulate contractual rights and positions
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize tasks, be flexible and resourceful, proactive and professional in manner with a high degree of self-motivation
• Ability to understand and articulate contractual rights and positions
• Strong Initiative and proactive nature
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations, contractual claims and final accounts in accordance with the terms of subcontracts
• Manage contractual claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment
• Manage contractual issues associated with client / subcontractors/suppliers and provide advice to delivery and management teams on contractual issues
• Assist the E&M Subcontract Manager in the preparation of monthly reports, correspondence registers, and other registers
• Manage the compilation and collation of cost related information and reports
• Analyse financial and costs reports, identifying existing or potential variances/trends, providing recommendations as appropriate for agreement with the Department
• Oversee the target cost estimate process for the project confirming that the rail team procedures are adhered to, and that the value for money is being achieved.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

Working with Clough provides you with access to challenging projects and career opportunities, along with access to professional development through our various internal and external training programs.