Senior Commercial Contract Administrator

Ventia Pty; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Senior Commercial Contract Administrator to ensure compliance with contract obligations and support project teams. This permanent role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Previous experience in contract management within the engineering field is essential. You will be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering essential services to the community.

Benefits

Health and wellness initiatives

Personalized career growth

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing training and support

Safety focused culture

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management/administration within a commercial organisation.
• Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator in the engineering and construction industry.
• General understanding of construction works.

Responsibilities

• Manage Work Orders and corresponding subcontracts.
• Assist with procurement planning and tender packages.
• Maintain contract document registers like Claims and Variations.
• Provide guidance to resolve contractual disputes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Contract management experience

Delivery in dynamic environments

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction or Business

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Contract Administrator at Confluence Water. In this role you will ensure compliance with subcontract and Head Contract obligations, including the management of variations and extensions of time, adherence to processes and procurement procedures, and the provision of commercial support to project teams.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at collaboration, communication, and strategic execution, then we would love to hear from you!

This is a permanent role reporting to Commercial Contract Manager with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days in the office), and you will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Contract Manager or delegate in managing Work Orders released under the Head Contract and the corresponding subcontracts issued in response.
• Support Procurement in effectively planning and managing tender packages being issued to market and assist with the assessment of tender responses and the execution of subcontracts and work packages.
• Support the Commercial Contract Manager or delegate in maintaining key contract document registers such as Claims, Variations, Rights and Obligations and Contract Deliverables Registers as may be applicable to the project.
• Support the Commercial Contract Manager with contract requirements understanding and Terms & Conditions interpretation to ensure compliance with contractual, statutory and Confluence Water policy obligations.
• Oversee subcontractor activities to manage the timely completion of work within contractual requirements.
• Ensure all elements of subcontract management are delivered within the required timeframes.
• Assess and approve subcontract and Head Contract claims and prepare payment schedules in accordance with the Security of Payments Act.
• Assess and advise on subcontract variations and EOT claims and their management and maintain registers.
• Provide contractual guidance to resolve disputes in collaboration with the Commercial Contract Manager, the Project Teams and others as required.
• Ensure all subcontract obligations are completed relating to bank guarantees, insurances and variations, amongst others.
• Ensure commercial compliance with the Head Contract and subcontract obligations.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail,
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to interpret and apply contract terms will support success in a fast-paced environment.
• Contract management/administration experience within a commercial organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic contracting service orientated environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction and or Business or related field.
• Previous experience working in the engineering and construction industry as a Contracts Administrator.
• A general understanding of construction works.

Benefits

• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
• Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
• Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project.
• Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry.

For more information, please contact Janice Tier | Talent Acquisition Business Partner on [e-mail]

Applications will not be accepted via email, please submit your application via the online advertisement.

About Confluence Water

Confluence Water, a Ventia, Downer and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three Regional Delivery Partnerships providing services for Sydney Water. We work hard to ensure that Sydney Water keeps running for people who live in the North Region of Sydney - rain, hail or shine. We are often the first to reach an emergency during severe weather events and we are responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works across the life of our ten year contract.

Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

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Position Reference Number: 164652