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Senior Contracts Administrator
2 weeks ago
Suburban Connect is a consortium of global leaders in tunnelling including CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction delivering the Tunnels South package on Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East, on behalf of Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).
We have a broad range of roles available to build our diverse and inclusive workforce, including construction and engineering, planning and environmental management, corporate support, administration, communications and many others.
SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill is now under construction, with tunnelling to start in 2026 and trains to be running by 2035.
Suburban Connect is constructing the 16kms of tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley using 4 tunnel boring machines and a range of excavation methods. The works also include 55 cross passages, 2 tunnel portal structures, 2 station box excavations and associated supports.
About The Opportunity
Plan and manage the end to end commercial management of large subcontract and self-performed works, both directly and indirectly. Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and direct reports to deliver project commercial outcomes
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The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include
- Participate in scope of works planning, ensuring that scope gapes are minimised, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered
- Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing
- Assist with Head Contract administration where required
- Maintain contract and good working relationships with a broad range of subcontractors and maintain a good
- awareness of market conditions and movements
- Effectively manage subcontracts through all phases including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out
- Ensure compliance with Building Code at all times and report any potential non-compliances
- Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting (PCR), Asset Registers, Commercial Pack database and Contract Sum
- Assist dispute resolution processes as required
- Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes (including those allocated to direct reports) are accurately maintained and cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification
- Asses commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to Commercial Manager and or Project Manager
- Prepare reporting on commercial performance periodically and on an ad hoc basis as required
- Provide management, and leadership to other commercial roles, including direct reports
- Provide commercial support for self-perform works
- Perform all duties in accordance with Suburban Connect policies, processes, systems and procedures
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent
- Post Graduate qualifications e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Quantity Surveying, Law or other associated disciplines
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry
- Experience in all stages of subcontract management, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations management, completion and close out
- Site-based engineering or construction experience
- Experience with a variety of project values and complexity, including large, technically complex work packages
- Strong commercial acumen and awareness in areas of cost management and contract law
- Knowledge and understanding of industry market conditions and movements
- Demonstrated ability to manage commercial negotiations
- Awareness and compliance with document control and records management procedures
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.