Contract Administrator

Clough Limited; Snowy Valleys Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture seeks a Contracts Administrator to manage project contracts and governance for Snowy 2.0-related works in the Snowy Mountains NSW. Role focuses on minimizing risk and achieving FGJV outcomes.

You will handle claims, final accounts and contract issues, with a strong emphasis on timely payments, cost reporting, and relationship management across delivery teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• White Card (can be obtained on starting).
• Minimum 5 years in contracts administration of rail/civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interim progress claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment.
• Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations and final accounts per subcontracts.
• Resolve contractual issues with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Update contract registers to reflect current status.
• Assist Contract Manager with monthly reports.
• Analyze cost reports and identify variances/trends with departmental approvals.
• Oversee the target cost estimate process to ensure value for money.

Skills

Contract governance

Commercial management

Infrastructure projects experience

Contract administration

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Commerce/Engineering/Law or equivalent

White Card

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 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.

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.