Senior Contracts & Procurement Lead – Data Center Projects

ICOST PTY LTD; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working options

Zusammenfassung

iCOST is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator with procurement experience for an office-based role in Melbourne's CBD. This position focuses on procurement, contract administration and value engineering within data centers and commercial projects.

You will manage tender processes, negotiate with subcontractors, and oversee variations, cost reporting and on-site administration. Strong procurement and contract management skills are essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years experience as Senior Contracts Administrator/Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager with Procurement experience.
• Experience in Data Centers, building/commercial/industrial sectors is essential.
• Advanced procurement experience is required.
• Proficiency with ProcurePro, Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam Revu is essential.
• Experience in CHEOPS/Jobpac and similar construction accounting software is essential.
• CostX/Cubit knowledge is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Procurement of trade packages and development of project-specific scopes of works.
• Contract administration and subcontractor negotiations on variations.
• Obtain subcontractor/supplier quotations and proposals.
• Measure, take-off and produce Bills of Quantities (desirable).
• Assess subcontractor claims using cost valuation techniques.
• Liaise with design/engineering teams and assist with cost reporting.
• Manage subcontract packages on-site and review payment claims.
• Oversee change management and cost forecasting to mitigate risks.

Kenntnisse

Procurement experience

Contract administration

Negotiation

Subcontractor coordination

Ausbildung

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Law (desirable)

Tools

ProcurePro

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Bluebeam Revu

CHEOPS

Jobpac

CostX

Cubit

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Contract Administrator (Procurement)

iCOST are a commercial consultancy operating out of Sydney, NSW and servicing the whole of the Eastern seaboard of Australia and Perth (www.i-cost.com.au).

We provide commercial support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Main Contractors and large Subcontractors.

The role:

**this role is office based in Melbourne's CBD with our Team. Remote working will not be considered for this role**

We currently have an opening for a Senior Contracts Administrator with procurement experience within our Team.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

A demonstrable 8+ years experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator/ Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager with Procurement experience

Previous experience in a Contracts Administrator role within the Data Centers, building/ commercial/ industrial sectors essential

Must have advanced procurement experience

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as ProcurePro, Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and Bluebeam Revu

Experience in CHEOPS/ Jobpac and similar construction accounting software essential

Proficiency in CostX/ Cubit advantageous

Must be capable of thoroughly administering Contracts, with a solid understanding of how contractual provisions are read, interpreted and followed

Must also be able to properly establish entitlements for, analyse and value variations

Should be confident and proficient in all aspects of Procurement, including the ability to draft project-specific scopes of work

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and/ or Law is desirable but not essential.

Your key tasks will include (but may not be limited to):

Procurement of trade packages, including developing comprehensive and accurate project-specific scopes of works and full management of the tender process (analysis, interviews, recommendations, budget transfers)

Contract administration

Negotiating with Subcontractors on variations, scope and contract inclusions/exclusions

Seeking Subcontractor/ Supplier quotations and proposals

Measure, take-off and produce Bills of Quantities (desirable)

Assess and validate Subcontractor claims, applying first-principle cost valuation techniques

Liaising with relevant teams, design and engineering etc.

Assist with monthly valuations and cost reporting

Managing Subcontract packages incl. on-site measuring, approving Subcontract progress claims, preparing and issuing responding Payment Schedules via PayApps, through to final account.

Invoice reviews and general site administration

Regular Site/ Progress Claim walks

Change Management - Regularly monitor, check and identify any design changes during the construction phase, assessing cost impacts, negotiating any variations and monitoring projected final account.

Manage and drive the review process to ensure the award of all Subcontractors within the required time frame and budget

Minimisation of variation claims through firm and thorough contract management and change management

Ensure accurate cost forecasting and highlighting any potential risks/ overruns with the relevant project stakeholders

Interpret project documentation so as to understand scope of works for the project at Head Contract and Subcontract scope level

Preparation of variations, claims and contractual notices

Assist with the preparation of Monthly Project Reviews

Assess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery and implementation of projects and identify and implement controls

Check compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of the contract

We offer:

Competitive remuneration

Options for flexible working (subject to agreement with the Client)

Career progression opportunities underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work meaning you'll have opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects

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