Subcontracts Administrator – Drive Critical Contracts

Downer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Career growth

Competitive remuneration with training

Long-term JV project

Safety focused culture

Job summary

Confluence Water, a Downer, Ventia and Jacobs Joint Venture, is seeking an Entry level Contract Administrator - Subcontracts to join our procurement team in Sydney. You will support onboarding subcontractors and manage contract documentation to ensure compliance with the Head Contract.

This role offers exposure to a large capital works program and cross-functional collaboration. You will bring a tertiary qualification, contract administration or legal experience, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction and/or Business or related field.
• Contract administration or legal experience within a commercial organisation.
• Experience in engineering/construction industry as Contracts Administrator or Commercial/Legal role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Procurement Lead and Procurement Manager in the commercial onboarding and engagement of subcontractors and suppliers that are required to have a written agreement in place with Confluence Water.
• Ensure each agreement meets Confluence Water commercial and risk management objectives, complies with contractual requirements, and is finalised in a timely manner.
• Negotiate changes to new agreements, in conjunction with the Procurement Lead and Procurement Manager, based on Confluence Water terms or existing agreements.
• Manage the subcontracts/agreements database to identify when existing agreements are to expire and seek instructions on any extensions or new agreements in advance of expiration.
• Assist in managing all subcontract Early Warning Notices & Compensation Events during Stage 1.
• Re-engage with subcontractors/suppliers regarding renewals or new agreements at the direction of the Procurement Lead and Procurement Manager.
• Ensure compliance with the Confluence Water internal approvals and governance processes in the execution of agreements.
• Support the Commercial Contracts Manager in managing subcontracts issued in response to the Work Orders released under the Head Contract.
• Improve practices and processes continuously through innovative ideas.
• Build strong working relationships with the Development, Estimating, and Delivery Teams.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction and/or Business or related field

Contract administration or legal experience in a commercial organisation

Experience in engineering/construction industry as Contracts Administrator/Commercial/Legal role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confluence Water, a Downer, Ventia and Jacobs Joint Venture, is seeking an Entry level Contract Administrator - Subcontracts to join our procurement team in Sydney. You will support onboarding subcontractors and manage contract documentation to ensure compliance with the Head Contract.

This role offers exposure to a large capital works program and cross-functional collaboration. You will bring a tertiary qualification, contract administration or legal experience, and a proactive approach to