Contract Administrator - Senior

Webuild S.p.A.; Cooma; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is seeking a senior Contract Manager to lead contractual management and administration for Snowy 2.0. The role requires overseeing risks, governance, and ensuring best FGJV outcomes on a world-scale pumped hydro project in NSW.

Candidates should have extensive experience in major infrastructure, strong negotiation and writing skills, and proficient MS Office capabilities. Remote site work is expected for challenging locations.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• White Card holder required.
• Extensive experience in commercial management of major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of interim progress claims and final accounts.
• Assist in quantification of Head Contract scope changes and negotiations with client.
• Manage subcontract progress payments, variations, and final accounts per subcontracts.

Skills

Contract management

Administration

Commercial management

Data analysis

Documentation control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification (Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law)

White Card

Tools

Microsoft Office

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:

Lead the 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

Experience:

• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of the commercial management and governance requirements of major infrastructure projects
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Contracts Administration working for a major international tier 1 construction contractor
• Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of contract and commercial/finance management
• Thorough understanding of the Project Deed requirements
• Thorough understanding of Subcontractor contracts
• A sound understanding of contracts and contract law
• Solid technical writing and communication skills
• Strong data management, analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Strong understanding of construction regulations and law
• Ability to understand and articulate contractual rights and positions
• Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills
• 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:

• Where relevant:
  • Manage the preparation and submission of interim progress claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment
  • Assist in the quantification of Head Contract Scope changes and all subsequent negotiations with the client
  • Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations, contractual claims and final accounts in accordance with the terms of subcontracts
  • Undertake the procurement and negotiation of various civil, engineering, supply and construction contracts
    Management of the processes for extensions of time, variations and claims for additional payments
  • Prepare Subcontract Agreements and negotiate terms and conditions with Subcontractors as required
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions with customers/subcontractors as authorised by senior management in liaison with project management, as per policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ensure project managers and all relevant project staff understand and comply with commercial requirements in contracts with customers and major/high risk subcontracts as per policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, providing support on relevant contract administration matters
• Ensuring contractual documents are adequately prepared, reviewed and approved prior to their issue for use
• Ensuring compliance with policies, guidelines, and standards regarding Document Control
• Negotiation and administration of contractual matters
• Forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Apply the commercial and contractual requirements of the Security of Payments Act
• Manage any disputes or major claims with subcontractor or the Client
• Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged and that beneficial relationships between the project and the client, subcontractors, community and other external parties are developed and maintained
• 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 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 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.