Contracts Administrator
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Perth, Karratha
Categories: Finance & Payroll, Project Management, 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
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.

We are seeking a Commercial/Contracts Administrator to work on our Rail/Civil projects in Karratha, WA. This position will support our Commercial Manager & Senior Quantity Surveyor, to deliver commercial outcomes across the project. On completion of training/onboarding you will mobilise to site on a FIFO basis on an 8/6 roster (flying both ways in the companies time) from Perth.

On a day to day basis , your duties will include job creation, raising purchase orders and cross checking against invoices, processing payments to construction/supplier partners, maintaining and updating the invoice register, following up paperwork to ensure correct data is gathered and assisting the procurement and wider project team on any ad hoc duties as required. The ability to provide commercial support combined with proven administration experience within a large project team in a dynamic environment, will ensure your success in this position.

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualification in construction management or quantity surveying;
• Proven contracts administration experience within a large organisation and high attention to detail;
• Proven experience in the preparation of contract agreements;
• Knowledge of the infrastructure market sectors (Rail or Civil will be highly regarded)
• Working knowledge of project management principles and project control applications
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and SharePoint
• Good working knowledge of JDE Accounts is preferred but not essential and/or knowledge of project financial reporting tools
• Sound working knowledge of risk management principles and application of process
• Collaborative communication style with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• High level of self-discipline, self-motivation, energy and initiative
• Willingness to be site based on a FIFO basis

WHAT WE OFFER

• A workplace that pushes your business skills into high gear as you work on some of Australia's and the world's most interesting and meaningful projects.
• A rare opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company.
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
• A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.

For more information, please contact rebecca.jayatilaka2@downergroup.com. Applications will not be accepted via email.