Senior Contracts Lead - Major Infrastructure Projects

WorleyParsons; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join our Major Projects Team on a 12-month contract, based in Australia. You will administer a range of services contracts and support the project execution of major infrastructure initiatives, with limited site visits and a strong emphasis on contract formation and administration.

You will lead with integrity, manage complex contracting activities, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes while aligning with Worley’s business ethics and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in supply chain, law, business administration, quantity surveying/construction management or related field.
• RIQS accreditation highly regarded.
• Extensive contracts administration experience in executing major projects, ideally in an EPCM organization.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, negotiation, and claims management.
• Proficiency in procurement and project systems.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Administer primarily services contracts in accordance with project execution plans and Client requirements.
• Support the Supply Chain and Commercial Manager in managing contractor performance, claims, and risk.
• Coordinate with the project teams, including construction, interface management, engineering, planning, HSE, and quality, procurement, transport and logistics and the client to ensure contract deliverables meet safety, quality, costs and time requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract records and contract data systems.
• Administer nominated packages including notices, variations, site instructions, and extensions of time.
• Oversee the processing of all contract progress claims through to payment certificate and client endorsement.
• Support the Project Services teams to validate cost and schedule forecasting and reporting for end-of-month reporting and client contract reports.
• Support the Project Services team with all claim reviews, including where applicable milestone and / or value earned assessments.
• Lead contractor progress meetings representing client interests.
• Act as first point of contact for any contract disputes and liaise with legal and client representatives on contractual matters/disputes and negotiations.
• Timely closeout of contracts.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Procurement systems

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification (supply chain / law / construction)

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join our Major Projects Team on a 12-month contract, based in Australia. You will administer a range of services contracts and support the project execution of major infrastructure initiatives, with limited site visits and a strong emphasis on contract formation and administration.

You will lead with integrity, manage complex contracting activities, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes while aligning with Worley’s business ethics and