We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and qualified Senior Contract Administrator. Our client is a multi-billion rail project in Sydney. The Senior Contracts Administrator will be responsible for the pre and post contract administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts.

Role and responsibilities

• Coordinate and let contracts to subcontractors and suppliers to maintain the construction and resources schedule.
• Preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, procurement schedules
• Progress claim assistance and external variations
• Review, negotiation and finalisation of subcontracts
• Management and tracking of project expenditure, inclusive of subcontractor claim
• Administration of RFIs to clients, architects and consultants
• Manage and administer the subcontractor’s performance against the scope of works and
• construction program and control authorisation of variations, extensions of time and payments.
• Monitor and maintain cost control, forecast revisions, cashflow and project financial reporting.
• Develop and expand the knowledge of the commercial team on your project, including taking a lead mentoring role for those participating in the Contracts Administration Training Development Program.

Skills & experience

• Minimum Qualifications
• Tertiary Qualified in Building or Construction Management, Civil Engineering
• Minimum Experience
• 3-5 years professional Contract Administration and Procurement experience in the Australian construction industry.
• Job-Specific Skills
• A diligent self-starter who is confident to prepare cost forecasts, cash flow analysis, and assess financial outcomes on complex construction projects, as well as assess supplier and subcontractor claims, and prepare payment schedules.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Good negotiation capabilities.

WHS Responsibility Statements

Occupational health and safety matters has always been a top priority, and the Company has always guaranteed the safety and wellbeing of its employees and of third parties. To achieve this, the company has implemented its “We Want Zero” program.

We work sustainably and keep each other safe with the stated goal to achieve zero harm to our people, the environment and the communities in which we work, this forms the foundations on which this safety management plan We Want Zero is based.

Employees, agency personnel and its sub-contractors are expected to behave consistent with the following principles:

• Commitment – I am committed to a belief that all incidents are preventable, and I will not undertake any task unless zero harm is achievable
• Leadership – I will take action to realize zero harm and to stop work if I believe a condition or activity is unsafe, or could harm the environment or community, especially when a change has occurred
• Teamwork–We all work together to achieve the goal of zero harm and support each other when preparing or performing any activity
• Accountability – I take accountability for my contribution to making zero harm a reality as everyone contributes to the delivery or our projects.

What's Next

If you are interested or would like to hear more information on this role, please apply through the link on our website, or contact:
Alan with your CV at alan@nexventur.com or apply through this job advert.

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