Senior Contracts Leader, Renewable Energy Projects

Unita; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Nine-day fortnight

Two work-from-home days per week

Salary packaging options

Paid parental leave

Career progression and training

Job summary

Pacific Energy is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join the Commercial & Growth team in Kewdale, WA. The role offers hybrid arrangements with up to two work-from-home days weekly and a full-time permanent position in a dynamic renewables environment.

You will manage contracts across the project lifecycle, advise on commercial outcomes, and support claims, variations and dispute avoidance while collaborating with project managers, legal and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial, contracts and claims management within energy, resources, construction, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and protect outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of Australian contractual frameworks, contract administration and compliance.
• Experience supporting claims management, variations, extensions of time and dispute resolution processes.
• Experience working within EPC, BOO and/or O&M contract environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project delivery, commercial and operational teams.
• Support the administration of contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including compliance, contract notices, change management and contract close-out activities.
• Review and prepare contract correspondence, amendments, subcontract agreements and other commercial documentation.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support the continuous improvement of contract management frameworks, governance processes and commercial procedures.
• Assist with the preparation, assessment and defence of contractual claims and contentions.
• Evaluate variations, extensions of time, delay and disruption claims, prolongation costs and liquidated damages.
• Support project teams to protect contractual entitlements and minimise commercial exposure.
• Identify emerging issues and contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution activities in collaboration with project and legal teams.
• Support bid and tender activities, including contract reviews, risk assessments and the review of contractual departures, qualifications and exclusions.
• Monitor tender and commercial correspondence to support successful bid delivery.

Job description

Pacific Energy is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join the Commercial & Growth team in Kewdale, WA. The role offers hybrid arrangements with up to two work-from-home days weekly and a full-time permanent position in a dynamic renewables environment.

You will manage contracts across the project lifecycle, advise on commercial outcomes, and support claims, variations and dispute avoidance while collaborating with project managers, legal and senior leaders.