Due to continued growth and success in winning more projects for our Infrastructure – Project Services business are on the lookout for a Senior Contract Administrator and Contract Administrator to join their high performing & inclusive team. These roles provide an exciting opportunity to progress your career with a market leading infrastructure company.
Depending on the individual project you will either support the Project Commercial Manager or work independently to provide efficient and effective management of commercial and contractual matters and active day-to-day administration of the head contract and any subcontracts placed on projects. Successful project delivery will be contingent upon your leadership and participation in the following key areas to achieve commercial outcomes:
Project Planning
Project Delivery
Subcontractor Management
Risk Management
Project Reporting
Project Close out
About you
As the Senior Contracts Administrator, we require 5+ years demonstrable and successful experience gained in a similar role, within Civil, Infrastructure or Building industry. The Contracts Administrator requires a minimum of 3+ years demonstrable and successful experience. Other essential skills & experience required:
Qualifications - Quantity Surveying preferred
Familiarity with standard and bespoke industry forms of contract and their negotiation and operative effects
Understanding of contract terms and conditions, variations approvals and recovery of claims
Awareness of project management, contract management, risk management and financial management principles utilised in the management of the project
Excellent commercial management skills including interpreting and applying contract terms and legislation provisions
Negotiation and influencing to achieve desired outcomes
Developed analytical and planning/prioritisation skills
Excellent working knowledge of Australian construction and engineering contracts
Sound working knowledge of commercial management principles, project control applications, risk management and application of process.
Our Benefits
As an employee of Downer, you may benefit from a range of career support programs, wellbeing packages and financial benefits, available through us and our selected partners. These include:
Excellent salary package
Salary sacrifice superannuation
Option to purchase additional leave via salary sacrifice
Novated leasing & offers on a range of vehicles
Discounted health insurance, travel, accommodation & technology products
Offers and cash back on selected shopping portals
Investment in career and personal growth supported by your peers and leaders
Structured career path opportunities supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model
Cutting edge in-house developed IT systems to streamline and maximise commercial performance
An empowering and collaborative leadership team with a clear direction
A daily satisfaction of achievement, accomplishment and job fulfilment
Your hard work is recognised and we celebrate successes
Your ideas are listened to & respected
If you are enthusiastic and dedicated to establishing and growing your career, we’d love to speak to you! Hit apply now or contact Allie Jones for more information on Allie.Jones@downergroup.com.
Please note applications via email will not be accepted.
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