Senior Contracts Administrator Lead

4 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia John Holland Pty Ltd Full time

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: transforming lives with everything we do.

We have deep experience and capability, combined with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

We thrive on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Role:

This Senior Contracts Administrator role is a key part of our project's success. You will plan and manage the end-to-end commercial management of large and complex subcontracts and self-performed works, both directly and indirectly.

You will work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and indirect reports to deliver project commercial outcomes.

The role will be a full-time site-based position located in Newcastle, NSW.

Responsibilities:
  • Participate in scope of works planning, ensuring that scope gaps are minimised, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered.
  • Prepare procurement packages, identification of potential subcontractors, determine procurement methods, preparation and administration of tenders, and negotiation and preparation of subcontracts.
  • Provide management and leadership to other commercial roles, including indirect reports.
  • Maintain contact and good working relationships with a broad range of subcontractors and maintain good awareness of market conditions and movements.
  • Assess commercial and contractual risks associated with the delivery and implementation of subcontracts, identify and implement appropriate controls, and escalate actual or potential issues to Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager, Construction Manager and Project Director as appropriate.
  • Assist with identification and quantification of potential Head Contract Variations.
  • Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes is accurately maintained and any cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification.
  • Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Pack Web (PPW).
  • Assist with Head Contract administration where required.
  • Assist with relevant month-end financial processes (e.g.: identification/preparation of accruals etc.).
  • Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures.


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