Contract Administrator - TAP
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Sydney, North Sydney
Categories: Engineering (All disciplines), Construction

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary
About Downer

Downer has a long history of delivering transport infrastructure projects under a variety of contracting models. Services include the design and construction of light rail, heavy rail, signalling, track and station works, rail safety technology, bridges and roads.

About the role

We are looking to appoint a talented Contracts Administrator to join our Infrastructure Project team in NSW. This is a full-time opportunity reporting to the Project Commercial Manager-SWM Project. This role will primarily be accountable for the successful delivery of commercial and contract administration services within the Transport Access Program.

As a Contract Administrator in our business, you'll be supporting the Commercial team in providing commercial governance for the delivery of the projects. This is predominately a site-based role where you will be responsible for;

• Ensuring our subcontractors are adhering to contract and Downer requirements
• Performing commercial reviews on claims
• Negotiation and review of variations
• Procurement of subcontract packages and issuing of contracts
• Creation and issuance of notices
• Keeping and maintaining record of progress claims, variation and extension of time
• Measurement and review of KPI adherence
• Ensuring all the end of month reporting done in timely manner
• Interface with the project team to provide ad-hoc support as required.

You will be expected to have a high level of analytical skills, and a sound understanding of contract terms and conditions, and familiarity with the commercial issues impacting business and the delivery of projects.

To be considered you must have the following:

• Proven Commercial Administration experience within a Project based construction organisation
• Proven experience in the preparation and assessment of Contract Agreements
• Sound understanding of contract terms and obligations
• Ability to manage and quantify data with accuracy and attention to detail
• Develop and implement processes in order to ensure compliance to minimise commercial risk
• Good communication skills in liaising with Construction Partners/Subcontractors
• Experience within rail sector desirable

Our Culture:

Downer believes that our employees are fundamental to the culture and success of the company. Our people enjoy working for us because we offer a challenging, diverse but rewarding work environment. Downer Group takes pride in being an employer of choice taking responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate and the environment.

Benefits:

• Personalised career growth
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Zero harm safety focused culture
• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Organisation that truly values flexible working options
• Work in an essential service industry
• Access to a variety of benefits and incredible discounts to support you and your family's lifestyle

This exciting role will offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now. If you need further information please email Meera Panicker on meera.panicker@downergroup.com .

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that promotes the skills and insights of all its people irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, ability, age or sexual orientation.

Applications will not be accepted via email

We respectfully ask for no agency approaches.