Contract Administrator

Future Generation Snowy 2.0; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Generation Snowy 2.0 is seeking an experienced contract administrator to provide management and administration of project contracts for an iconic Australian infrastructure program in NSW. You will help minimise risk and optimise FGJV outcomes by applying strong commercial governance and contract expertise across interim claims, variations and final accounts.

The role demands formal qualifications or equivalent experience, at least 5 years in similar contracts roles, and excellent

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law etc) or equivalent relevant experience.
• White Card (can be obtained on starting).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in contracts administration of rail and civil infrastructure projects or other relevant commercial management experience.
• Well-developed knowledge of contract and commercial/finance management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit interim progress claims and final accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations and final accounts per subcontracts.
• Oversee contractual claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment.
• Provide advice to delivery teams on contractual issues and update contract registers.
• Assist Contract Manager with monthly reports.
• Compile cost information and reports; analyse variances/trends and advise on actions.
• Oversee the target cost estimate process to ensure value for money.
• Note: authorities and responsibilities may change as directed by FGJV management.

Skills

Commercial management

Governance

Contract administration

Infrastructure projects

Relationship management

Communication

Organisation

Education

Tertiary qualification in business/engineering/law

White Card

Job description

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. We bring the combined engineering expertise of three companies - Italy's Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), Australian-based Clough and US-based Lane Construction.

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 contractual management and administration of Project contracts to ensure risks are minimised and best for FGJV outcomes are achieved.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law etc) or equivalent relevant experience
• White Card (can be obtained on starting)

Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial management and governance requirements of major infrastructure projects
• Minimum 5 years' experience in contracts administration of rail and civil infrastructure projects or other relevant commercial management experience
• 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 organise 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
• Strong verbal and written communication ability
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful, proactive and professional in manner with a high degree of self-motivation
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Where relevant:
  • Manage the preparation and submission of interim progress claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment
  • 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
• Update contract registers to ensure current status is communicated
• Assist the Contract Manager in the preparation of monthly reports
• 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 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.