Contract Administrator / Procurement

Sacyr; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacyr is seeking a Contract Administrator / Procurement professional to provide commercial support and ensure project cost control requirements are met on Australian operations.

The role focuses on contractual and financial arrangements, risk management, and effective procurement of subcontractors within a global infrastructure group.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator in a similar role.
• Experience with main contractors or infrastructure contractors.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement, tendering and contract administration.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles.
• Knowledge of project cost control, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Technical construction knowledge and interpretation of contract documents.
• Measurement and valuation of works.
• Trade scoping and procurement management.
• Financial control and reporting for projects.
• Contract interpretation and management.
• Commercial risk management and mitigation.
• Negotiation and strategic decision making.

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Job Description

We are a global Ibex 35 group where we develop innovative, high-value concessions, engineering and water projects across more than 15 countries where we operate.

As part of the team, we are seeking a Contract Administrator / Procurement professional who will be responsible for providing commercial support to optimise the deal and ensure that all project cost control requirements are effectively met.

Contractual and financial arrangements are fundamental to the effective allocation and management of risk, ultimately driving commercial value. Over time, the contractual arrangements between contractor and client have become increasingly complex. This complexity has created a need to be ever more commercially astute in how projects are managed to ensure obligations are fulfilled and rights protected. Creating and managing these arrangements is the core function of the Commercial discipline.

Key task:

• Technical Construction Knowledge.
• Measurement and Valuation Works.
• Trade Scoping and Procurement.
• Financial Control and Management.
• Contract Interpretation and Management.
• Commercial Risk Management.
• Negotiation and Strategic Thinking.

Requirements :

• Proven solid experience as a Contract Administrator in a similar role.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor, builder, construction company or infrastructure contractor.
• Experience in managing subcontractor procurement, tendering processes and contract administration.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles.
• Knowledge of project cost control, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Relevant qualification.
• Spanish language skills is highly regarded (but not mandatory).

Why join us?

• Be part of a globally recognised infrastructure group.
• Work in a dynamic international enviroment.
• Play a central role in shaping and supporting our Australian operations.