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Contracts Administrator

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Perth, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 1, 2021

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Contracts Administrator
Apply now Job ID: 584213
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Perth
Categories: Finance & Administration

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.

Our Mining, Energy and Industrial division provides engineering and construction, contract mining and asset services to customers in the resources, energy, power generation and industrial sectors. As part of this team, you'll join a group of innovative thinkers who work together to deliver market-leading, safe, cost effective and environmentally friendly outcomes that exceed customer expectations.
Position summary
Contracts Administrator

The Downer Industrial & Marine Division have a great opportunity for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our high performing team on a key project. This role will be based in the Perth CBD office, however, there is some adhoc site travel required.

Job purpose:

The Contracts Administrator is accountable for the delivery of the commercial, financial and contractual management aspects of the Project and must ensure that the Project Manager is promptly apprised of all matters in relation to the management of the project head contract agreements and all relevant supplier/ subcontract agreements.

Experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in the extrapolation of data from multiple databases and sources, the development, assessment and negotiation of progress claims, costing proposals and extension of time claims to maximize benefit and minimize risk to the Project;
  • Demonstrated experience in interpreting complex contractual clauses and the practical application thereof;
  • Demonstrated experience in working on large scale mining projects with a sound understanding of methodologies and project best practice;
  • Developing complex briefing papers, variations and reports;
  • Internal and External Project Reports; and
  • Head Contract and Minor Contract Payment Claims and Valuations.

Skills:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Contract Law;
  • Minimum 7 years relevant industry experience, preferably working with a Contractor in the Mining & Resource industry;
  • Experienced in managing sub-contracts and head-contracts;
  • Sound working knowledge of risk management principles and application of process;
  • Able to develop and sustain proactive and productive internal and external working relationships
  • High attention to detail; and
  • Advanced understanding of systems including Excel, Microsoft Word and JD Edwards.

WHAT WE OFFER

Successful applicants will be offered a highly competitive remuneration package. Please note all offers of employment are subject to satisfying the Project minimum requirements as well as Fitness for Work requirements.

HOW TO APPLY

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a Tier 1 Company. To submit your application click on the "Apply Now" button. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Any initial enquiries can be directed to Belinda.Rowan@downergroup.com

All applications are held in strict confidence. Downer reserves the right to close this position at any time.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

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