The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges.About the opportunityAs the Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) project Senior Contracts Administrator your primary responsibilities will include budget management, progress claim verifications, variation and claim assessments, payment certificates and contractual correspondence for a significant greenfields construction contract.Based in either Sydney or the Riverina and working within a collaborative and friendly team you will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with the project delivery team to address any contractual issues and ensure compliance and consistency across established systems and procedures.Your additional responsibilities will include:Verify and process progress claims and payment certificates in accordance with contractual requirements.Prepare commercially acceptable contract documents and correspondence.Aid in dispute resolution seeking assistance from the Commercial leadership or Legal Counsel where required.Ensure progress claims and payment certificates accurately reflect work undertaken and comply with contractual requirements.Monitor and collaborate with contractors in conjunction with the commercial and project delivery teams.Maintain accurate and detailed documentation and correspondence, distributing where appropriate in a timely and professional manner.Actively seek to improve value for IRPL on the project.Regularly attend site to observe construction progress and discuss issues with the IRPL delivery team and contractor.About youTo ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:Demonstrated experience and understanding of Contract Administration preferably within the construction industry.Demonstrated experience in large scale transport infrastructure or related civil engineering projects.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management preferred but not essential.Demonstrated experience with sophisticated Enterprise Resource Planning tools (ERP's) such as SAP or Oracle and project collaboration software such as Aconex.Demonstrated experience in managing and negotiating with contractors, third parties and suppliers.Meticulous attention to detail coupled with excellent problem-solving skills.Highly developed communication and influencing skills.Out of the box thinking with excellent initiative.What you'll be joiningYou will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.Our Organisation and CultureInland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.Apply NowIf this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.#J-18808-Ljbffr