Contracts Administrator — Major Capital Projects (EPCM)

Hatch; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hatch in Australia seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our Project Delivery Group. You will administer construction and service contracts across EPCM and Alliance projects, providing commercial guidance and supporting the successful delivery of major capital initiatives.

Reporting into the project team, you will manage variations, claims and compliance, while coordinating with procurement, contractors and clients to mitigate risk and maintain project performance.

Qualifications

• Experienced Contracts Administrator with background supporting major capital projects within EPCM, engineering consultancy, construction or Alliance environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of contract administration principles, procurement processes and project delivery methodologies.
• Confident managing variations, claims and stakeholder negotiations.

Responsabilités

• Administer construction and service contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements.
• Manage contract variations, change orders and contractual claims, assessing commercial, cost and schedule impacts.
• Monitor project progress and facilitate contractor and stakeholder meetings as required.
• Oversee payment certification processes, contract reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Administer claims, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
• Prepare, review and implement contractual documents, notices and change management documentation.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and project records in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage bonds, guarantees, insurances and other contractual securities.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project teams while identifying and mitigating contractual risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, clients and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

Description du poste

Contract Administrator - Business Management

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject deliveryacross the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineeringspace. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Due to a growing portfolio of project awards and an expanding pipeline of work, we are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure, energy and resources projects while working alongside industry-leading engineers, project managers and commercial professionals. As part of our project delivery team, you will play a critical role in managing construction and service contracts across EPCM and Alliance projects. From contract award through to project close-out, you will provide commercial guidance, manage contractual obligations and support the successful delivery of complex capital projects.

Reporting into the project team, you will be responsible for the administration and management of construction and service contracts throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, procurement specialists, contractors and clients, you will help manage commercial risk, maintain contractual compliance and support strong project performance. This role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and the opportunity to build your career within a collaborative and highly respected engineering consultancy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administer construction and service contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements

Manage contract variations, change orders and contractual claims, assessing commercial, cost and schedule impacts

Monitor project progress and facilitate contractor and stakeholder meetings as required

Oversee payment certification processes, contract reporting and cash flow forecasting

Administer claims, extensions of time and contractual correspondence

Prepare, review and implement contractual documents, notices and change management documentation

Maintain accurate contract registers and project records in accordance with project requirements

Manage bonds, guarantees, insurances and other contractual securities

Provide commercial advice and support to project teams while identifying and mitigating contractual risks

Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, clients and internal stakeholders to support successful project outcomes

About You
You are an experienced Contracts Administrator with a background supporting major capital projects within EPCM, engineering consultancy, construction or Alliance environments. You possess strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of contract administration principles, procurement processes and project delivery methodologies. You are confident managing variations, claims and stakeholder negotiations, while maintaining a proactive and solutions-focused approach. Your ability to build relationships, communicate effectively and navigate complex commercial matters enables you to work successfully within multidisciplinary project teams. You enjoy working in a fast-paced project environment and are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale projects.

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

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What we offer you?

Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship

Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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