Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia • Full-time
DescriptionAbout the Role: We are currently looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to play a key role in the design/planning phase as well as project delivery. Reporting into the Contracts Manager, you'll be accountable for assisting in the preparations and negotiations with sub-contractors for the calling of quotations and letting of contracts and provide contract administration services to assist in the project's control of contract costs.
Key Responsibilities include: Draft scopes of works and tender packages to accompany requests for quotations issued to subcontractors for projects.Conduct initial investigations with subcontractors to clarify the organisation's conditions relating to contracts for prospective projects.Manage and drive the review process to ensure the award of all subcontractors within the required time frame and budget.Maintain a register of subcontractors.Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting (PCR), Asset Registers, Commercial Pack database and Contract Sum.Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes are accurately maintained and keep project management teams abreast of any cost's issues immediately upon identification.Participate in identification and quantification of Head Contracts.Process and recommend progress claims for work completed and refer disputed claims by subcontractors to the relevant manager for decision.Interpret specifications and drawings so as to understand scope of works for the project at Head Contract and Subcontract scope level.What You'll Need to Succeed: • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the Construction and Engineering industry.
As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives. Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success. We'll do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
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