Contracts Administrator

About North East Link

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium's Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About the Opportunity

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a vital role in managing and overseeing the contractual aspects of our operations. You will work closely with various teams and manage the administration of all subcontractor and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits. All this while ensuring the contracts are well-drafted, compliant, and effectively administered. Your attention to detail and organization will contribute to the success of our projects and relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career on Victoria's largest Infrastructure project and leave a lasting legacy for the city of Melbourne for years to come.

This role will be accountable for:

• Effectively managing the administration of all subcontract and supplier contracts
• Managing the financial administration for the project
• Managing the site office administration for the project
• Assisting the Project Manager in the preparation and review of the project monthly report including providing workings completed, program and cost data
• Developing and managing own work schedule to deliver required outputs to expected quality and within timeframes
• Negotiate contract terms, conditions and pricing and follow up to ensure execution according to the negotiated terms

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Economics / Law / Business

Minimum requirements for this role:

• Experience in Tier1 projects highly regarded
• Proven experience managing contracts in a similar projects
• Ability to build rapport and manage relationships
• Ability to work in as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements involved in specific contracts
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Attention to detail and ability to notice errors

What we Offer:

• Ongoing career support and development opportunities
• Generous parental leave
• Strong culture charter
• Quarterly social events
• Reward and recognition program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click on the'Apply now'button to register your interest and please also subscribe to 'Job Alerts' to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants who are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.