Contracts Specialist

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION ALLIANCE Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About UCA

UCA provides integrated project delivery for multidisciplinary construction projects, specialising in underground mine and associated processing infrastructure projects. We maintain a comprehensive health, safety, environment, quality, and community integrated management system, holding ISO certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

UCA's project capabilities encompass overall project management functions and extend to cover Civil, SMP (Structural, Mechanical, Piping), and E&I (Electrical & Instrumentation) construction through our alliance partners.

Job Opportunity: Contracts Specialist

UCA offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our site team on a 2 and 1 roster, providing flights, accommodation, and daily transport to the site.

Role Overview

In this role you will uphold and improve the overall quality of the document controls in our Mining Division.

Responsibilities include:

  • Drafting and reviewing contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Negotiating terms and conditions, including payment schedules and delivery timelines
  • Monitoring compliance with contractual obligations, including safety, environmental, and quality standards
  • Managing project costs and budgets, tracking against financial goals
  • Identifying and mitigating risks, such as liabilities, delays, and penalties
  • Maintaining detailed documentation of contracts, amendments, and compliance
  • Preparing reports on contract status and performance for management
  • Liaising with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and legal teams to resolve contract-related issues

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven Contract Administration & Managment experience with a strong level of judgment and discretion.
  • Strong communication skills (oral & written)
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally
  • Strong commercial management skills including interpreting and applying contract terms and legislation provisions.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and a strong focus on attention to detail.
  • Can utilise high level verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills with suppliers, clients, and colleagues at varying levels within the organisation
  • Well-developed organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong time management skills to ensure punctual and comprehensive completion of tasks
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel
  • Prior knowledge and understanding of the Construction and Mining industry would be highly desirable
  • Hold or willing to obtain Construction Induction White Card

What We Offer

At UCA, we foster personal and professional growth within a safe, efficient, and rewarding work environment. Join us to experience a supportive team culture and opportunities to excel in your career.

Application Details

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and be able to pass a National Police Check and Full Medical.

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