Contract Administrator

Bechtel Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks a Contract Administrator in Perth, WA to participate in subcontract formation and administration on major infrastructure projects. You will lead bid packages and develop project contracts operating procedures.

Role includes ongoing contract administration, payments, variations and risk management to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract management for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Strong written and oral communication with project functional groups.
• Understanding of engineering/construction contracting practices and Bechtel policies.
• Mentor less experienced team members when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract formation and review bid packages and contract procedures.
• Provide ongoing contract administration: payments, variations, and progress reviews.
• Identify and monitor risks; implement dispute avoidance or resolution strategies.

Skills

Contract management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: None

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Perth, WA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Will be assigned low-medium value or low-medium complexity contracts administer following package award.

• The Administrator will provide ongoing contract administration/management duties in support of the Program Contracts Manager in the management of the contract including payments and variations.

• Risk identification, mitigation and monitoring including potential contract disputes and implementation of dispute avoidance or resolution strategies.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of contract management for multi-disciplinary firms for major infrastructure projects.

• Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups.

• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable commercial regulations and practices, and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.

• Assists and may mentor less experienced team members

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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