Construction Contracts Specialist

1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia John Holland Full time
About the Role

The Construction Contracts Specialist will be responsible for managing commercial and legal aspects of contracts on the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 Project. This includes undertaking prequalification, preparing tenders, letting of contracts, and providing contract administration services.

The role involves working closely with various sub-contractors across eight different sites to ensure works are delivered in accordance with project requirements. The primary base is in Docklands, but occasional travel to construction sites may be required.

Responsibilities
  • Draft scopes of work and tender packages to accompany requests for quotations/invitation to tender issued to prequalified companies
  • Interpret specifications and drawings to understand scope of work for the project
  • Conduct prequalification of interested companies relating to prospective work packages
  • Manage and drive the review process to ensure award of all work packages within required time frame and budget
  • Operate and maintain John Holland commercial and contract systems
  • Minimise subcontractor variation claims and elimination of claims where possible
  • Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes are accurately maintained
  • Manage subcontractors to ensure Code compliance is always maintained
  • Assess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery, identify and implement controls
  • Check compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of subcontracts
  • Prepare payment schedules, and process payments in a timely manner
Requirements
  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent
  • Relevant commercial administration experience in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or associated disciplines
  • Post graduate qualifications e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Quantity Surveying, Law or other associated disciplines
  • Demonstrated relevant experience working as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry
Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package with salary continuance, salary sacrifice options, great leave benefits, career progression opportunities, learning and development programs, inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements, and more.

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