The Company Martinus is a 100% Australian owned and operated rail construction company working on some of Australia's largest rail infrastructure projects. We focus on finding people who fit our company culture as much as having the right skills and experience. We encourage learning, experimentation, and out-of-the-box thinking, and we know that fun is a vital element of an engaged and productive workplace. We value the importance of balance between work and family life and promote this philosophy throughout the company.
Do you thrive on driving a solution-focused environment? Are you committed to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations, every time? Do you make things happen and get the job done, no matter what? Job Summary Martinus is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator who is keen to learn and work in the Pre-Contracts space. This position provides support to newly awarded projects at the project launch stage. Reporting to the Commercial Manager (pre-contracts), you will work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders to deliver required commercial outcomes.
The primary purpose of this position is to pro-actively support commercial and project launch teams with all relevant contract administration and pre-contract preparation tasks and activities. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that compliance and commercial needs are met.
Tasks and Responsibilities Understand all commercial aspects of construction contracts and identify areas of financial risk Cost control management Procurement of subcontractors and negotiation of commercial terms in accordance with company protocols Assess and manage subcontractor claims, invoices, and variations Preparation and submission of head contract progress claims Prepare monthly cost reporting and forecasting Assist in preparation of monthly commercial report Liaise with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure commercial risks are mitigated Support the preparation, review, and response to contractual correspondence Maintain all necessary registers, contractual documentation, and templates Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Demonstrated experience as a Contracts Administrator, working in the construction and engineering industry including building construction, infrastructure, and rail (preferred, but not essential) Tertiary qualifications in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management Experience in all stages of subcontract management, including preparation of the scope of works, procurement, project launch, and close out Site-based engineering or construction experience Ability to work independently against deadlines, but also work as part of a team Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders Excellent attention to detail #J-18808-Ljbffr
