Contracts Administrator - Major Retail Projects($15m+ contracts)
Long term contract opportunity for a global company - client side role. Call David Moon on (03) 8539 4880
Summary about this job
Contracts Management
Company: NES Global Talent
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $70/hour
Phone: +61-7-5340-9074
Fax: +61-7-8067-4686
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Detail information about job Contracts Administrator - Major Retail Projects($15m+ contracts). Terms and conditions vacancy
- Long term role
- CBD location
- Major projects in the retail sector
This role represents a great opportunity for an experienced and qualified Contracts Administrator to secure a long term contract working on the client side for a major global company. You will be administering care of high profile contracts in the retail sector and be based permanently in the Melbourne CBD working 40 hours per week.
Typical contracts include:
1.Design & Construct contracts for new-builds or upgrades of existing Retail Petrol Stations
2.Construction contracts for the upgrades of existing Retail Petrol Stations
Key Responsibilities:
Effectively manage handover of contract from procurement (pre-award) to contract administration (post-award).
Assist Project Teams in interpretation of Contractual obligations and provide subject matter expertise on contractual issues.
Assist with negotiation of contract variations and claims in line with agreed contractual mechanisms.
Prepare or assist Project Team in the preparation and recording of documents produced to monitor contract notices, variations, certificates for the contract records.
Assist procurement and legal teams on contract disputes and issue resolution.
Create and maintain project contract registers/spread sheets, and monitor securities and insurances.
Attend project progress meetings.
Supports the Contracts & Commercial Specialist in building contracts management capability across the Asset Management organisation.
Comply with the requirements of Company safe work practices and procedures.
Be actively involved in identifying and reporting opportunities for improvement with regards to company practices and processes.
Key challenges & Complexities of Role:
Interfacing with a diverse group of client businesses, project managers and project size/complexity
Driving a contracts management process and building collaborative and productive interfaces with Procurement and Project Managers
Key Relationships:
Internal: Contracts & Commercial Specialist, Project Delivery Leads, Engineering, Project Co-Ordinators, Procurement, Legal
External: Third party providers, Vendors, Contractors, Engineering
Essential Skills & Experience:
Basic knowledge of contract law.
At least three years experience in contracts administration within a complex business environment.
Background in building / construction projects preferred.
Experience working with Australian Standard contract suite an advantage.
High level of commercial awareness with strong communication and negotiation skills.
Deliberate and effective attention to detail.
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
Education:
Formal tertiary qualification in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying or relevant commercial discipline