Requisition ID:80173

Job Category:Administration/Support

Location:Perth,Western Australia,Australia

With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining , energy , and infrastructure sectors, we see challenges evolving in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff , with experience in over 150 countries , to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) helps clients with world-class project delivery from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies through our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

About Us

Hatch is currently seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Western Australia. Hatch’s Project Delivery teams assist clients to reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities and solution-focused leadership. We pride ourselves on world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering, project management and construction disciplines drive for safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects across our global metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

We support our clients through their entire project lifecycle. From identification of potential business opportunities; through front-end evaluation and definition studies into project execution and commissioning; and increasingly into their ongoing operations by supporting business efficiency improvements and ultimate operations closure.

If you are looking for your next career challenge, join the Hatch business and become part of a community that strives for positive change and providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!

About The Role
The Contract Administrator forms part of the Project Procurement team, focused on the management of construction and service contracts during the execution of EPCM projects and has a significant contribution in participating in the successful completion of projects. The primary focus of the Contract Administrator is on the contracting activities post award and the responsibilities at close-out and handover of the project.
Key accountabilities for this role will include supporting Project Procurement efforts, in the award of construction and service contracts; contractual change control relating to cost and time; payment certification, cash flow forecast and claims administration. The Contract Administrator will also develop, process, and implement contractual documents and change notices in a timely manner; maintain various contract registers and as per project specific instructions and drive the deliverables and Close-out.

About You
You will bring your management and negotiation skills along with your excellent understanding of procurement processes and corporate governance principles. In addition, you will demonstrate the following:

• 10+ years experience in administering large site works contracts
• Extensive experience in an EPCM project environment on capital projects, specifically in the administration of construction and services contracts
• Contracts/Legal related training
• Experience with drafting and execution of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications
• Experience working on large construction sites
• Ability to fit into a team environment and personal skills to compliment teamwork development
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be highly regarded

This is your opportunity to join the Hatch team on a world class Lithium Hydroxide facility south of Perth. As one of the largest Lithium Hydroxide sites in the southern hemisphere, the Kemerton Expansion Project supports the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.Our vision at Hatch is to be part of the solution that supports a sustainable environment for future generations.

If this sounds like your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian / New Zealand citizen, hold permanent residency status, or alternatively, a Visa that entitles you to work in Australia.

To submit your application please click the “Apply” button below.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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