Contract Administrator (m|f|d)

Ready for a new challenge (in down under)? Take your chance to be part of a great project in Australia!

Join one of the top global players in hydropower on one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia!

Your tasks

• Oversee all subcontract agreements, ensuring they're administered meticulously according to stipulations and provisions. This includes handling key subcontracts administration tasks such as correspondence, variations, claims, and payments.
• Understand the head contract to properly manage subcontracts and protect the project's financial interests.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to create and manage supplier and subcontractor tender packages. Analyse and negotiate offers to achieve cost-effective management.
• Prepare subcontractor agreements, and coordinate reports. Ensure rigorous compliance with contractual obligations and verify that subcontractors and suppliers fulfill their commitments.
• Maintain systematic records and archives in accordance with project procedures. Participate in cash flow forecasts for assigned contracts.
• Process progress claims, monitor payment receipts and manage subcontractor claims, including time extensions and variations. Refer disputed claims to the subcontractor manager for decision.
• Collaborate with team members to assess subcontractors' progress, performance and cost, and gather data for analysis and reporting.
• Ensure all industrial requirements for each subcontractor on the project are approved and maintained. Maintain registers of contracts, variations, delays, extensions of time etc. for inclusion in reports.

Your profile

• Bachelors Degree in Finance, Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law or other relevant field.
• At least 10 years of experience in contract administration.
• Sound business acumen and solid background in tendering, financial management and contract administration and interpretation.
• Experienced in claims and dispute resolution including leading negotiations.
• Proven leadership, negotiating and lateral thinking skills.
• Financial management – demonstrable behaviour in reducing costs and meeting budgets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer proficient, SAP experience is an advantage.