Contracts Administrator

Downer

Location: Sydney

Job Type: Full time

Posted


At Downer, we work with our customers to provide the vital services that connect people and communities. We provide a range of end-to-end services for the utilities sector, encompassing traditional power and gas, renewable energy, water, metering, telecommunications and technological services.

Our NSW Pipelines team are executing construction on a range of multiple high value projects including both greenfield and brownfield water pump stations . With an exciting amount of upcoming works, we are now actively searching for our newest additions to the NSW Water team.

THE ROLE:

Reporting to the State Manager, the Contracts Administrator provides effective and efficient commercial support to the Project team. With a focus on contracts administration, risk administration and zero harm, the CA is a valued and crucial role within the Water team.

This position will be a mix of office (Eastern Creek) and site-based work at our Harrington Park & Wetherill Park sites.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

  • Manage commercial issues with subcontractors to ensure that EOT, variations, prolongation costs and other contractual issues have been submitted/approved in accordance with contract conditions.
  • Review and process subcontractor’s monthly progress payment claims including liaising with internal stakeholders.
  • Support Project Commercial Manager in any changes to insurances and other instruments of contract security.

ABOUT YOU

  • Demonstrated organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Construction industry experience (advantageous).
  • Ability to interpret and apply contract terms and conditions and legislation provisions.
  • Ability to engage with management and project control teams to achieve desired commercial outcomes.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure.

OUR OFFER

  • Permanent and secure opportunity within the booming Water Services industry within a Tier 1 Construction company.
  • Highly competitive remuneration and access to Downer benefits.
  • We value flexibility and work/life balance and appreciate this is different to everyone. Please feel welcome to discuss what this means to you!
  • Future opportunities! This position sits within a team focused on career development and advancement.

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We embrace all employee difference and foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. As such, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Click "Apply" to start your application.

For more information please contact:

Bonnie Lowson | Recruitment and Sourcing Business Partner | bonnie.lowson@downergroup.com

Applications will not be accepted via email. Please submit your application via the advertisement.

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