Procurement & Contract Leads / Senior Contracts Administrators

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Detail information about job Procurement & Contract Leads / Senior Contracts Administrators. Terms and conditions vacancy

About CPBJH JV

CPBJH JV brings together two of Australia's leading construction partners, CPB Contractors and John Holland, with unparalleled expertise in large-scale and complex project management, civil construction, traffic management and tunnelling. 

The West Gate Tunnel is a partnership between the Victorian Government and Transurban. The Joint Venture has been chosen as the preferred contractor for construction, which began in early 2018 following planning assessment. 

About the Project

The West Gate Tunnel Project is a city-shaping project that will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, provide quicker and safer journeys, and remove thousands of trucks off residential streets. The project will include:

• Widening the West Gate Freeway from eight lanes to 12 between the M80 Ring Road and Williamstown Road;
• Building a 2.8km eastbound tunnel and a 4km westbound tunnel under Yarraville;
• Constructing a bridge over the Maribyrnong River providing an alternative to the West Gate Bridge;
• Constructing an elevated road along Footscray Road to the Port of Melbourne; and
• Major new cycling and pedestrian paths. 

About the Roles

• Work in accordance with and demonstrate commitment to the Project’s Culture & Values;
• Ensuring all commercial activity follows the guidelines specified by the Project Management Plans;
• Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of budgets, potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing;
• Participate in scope of works planning, ensuring that scope gaps are minimised, information is accurate, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered;
• Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls;
• Key responsibility in coordination of internal and external stakeholders, tender and contract negotiations, preparation of tender evaluation and recommendation documentation;
• Key responsibility for the contract formation and execution process;
• Effectively manage subcontracts through all phases including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out;
• Providing ongoing commercial support - ensuring that suppliers, vendors and sub-contractors engaged in support of the project are adhering to the terms under which they were engaged;
• Maintain contract and good working relationships with a broad range of subcontractors and maintain a good awareness of market conditions and movements;
• Preparation and issue of all contractual correspondence;
• Ensure compliance with Building Code at all times and report any potential non-compliances;
• Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting, Asset Registers, Commercial Pack database and Contract Sum;
• Assist dispute resolution processes as required;
• Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes are accurately maintained and cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification;
• Prepare reporting on commercial performance periodically and on an ad hoc basis as required;
• Provide leadership to commercial and technical personnel;
• Assist with Head Contract administration where required;

Senior Contract Administrators

Qualifications    

Ideally you will have a qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Commerce, Construction Management or equivalent. All relevant qualifications will be considered.     

Procurement & Contract Leads

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Procurement and/or Contract Management / Administration ideally within the construction industry (civil or infrastructure desirable) and within a project environment
• Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor is preferred but not essential
• Experience in leading a team of 3 or more team members.
• Advance knowledge of MS Excel and MS word (JDE experience would be beneficial but not mandatory)
• High level of financial knowledge, communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate commitment to safety, teamwork and the ability to build strong relationships

Senior Contract Administrator

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Procurement and/or Contract Management / Administration ideally within the construction industry (civil or infrastructure desirable) and within a project environment
• Experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor is preferred but not essential
• Advance knowledge of MS Excel and MS word (JDE experience would be beneficial but not mandatory)
• High level of financial knowledge, communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate commitment to safety, teamwork and the ability to build strong relationships

CPBJH JV is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the West Gate Tunnel Project. We value diversity in our team and people who share our values of authenticity, respect and excellence are encouraged to apply.