Sr. Contracts Administrator

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Sr. Contracts Administrator

Job ID 75421I Location Snowy/Australia

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Your Tasks

• Provide oversight and guidance to the subcontract administration team, ensuring that all subcontracts' agreements are meticulously administered in line with the stipulations and provisions outlined in the subcontract agreements. This includes correspondence, variations, claims, and payments.

• Work hands on to lead by example in the management of key subcontracts, including subcontract correspondence, variations, claims, and payments.

• Develop an appreciation and understanding of the head contract to enable proper management of subcontracts and protecting the financial interests of the project.

• Create and manage supplier and subcontractor tender packages in collaboration with procurement team.

• Assists with and advises on preparation of subcontractor tender packages.

• Analyse, compare & clarify offers received and conduct negotiations with subcontractors to achieve value for money / effective management of cost.

• Close out commercial qualifications & prepare recommendations for award and obtain approval per limits of authority.

• Prepare subcontractor agreements.

• Advise team members on interpretation and application of subcontract terms.

• Ensure rigorous compliance with all contractual obligations and verify that subcontractors and suppliers fulfill their respective commitments.

• Ensure that all records are methodically archived in line with procedures as the project progresses.

• Prepare and/or coordinate reports, as required.

• Participate in cash flow forecasts for assigned contracts.

• Process progress claims for work completed, monitor receipt of payment, and refer disputed claims by subcontractors to the Subcontractor Manager for decision.

• Management of subcontractor claims, extension of times and variations.

• Co-ordinate assessment of variations, extensions of time and other contractual claims for subcontracts & ensure all notices are communicated to the Contracts Manager for assessment if any head contract impact.

• Work with relevant team members to measure progress, performance and cost of subcontractors and collation of data for analysis and reporting.

• Ensure all relevant industrial requirements are approved and maintained for each sub-contractor on the project.

• Maintain registers of contracts, variations, delays, extensions of time etc for inclusion in reports

Your profile

• At least 10 years of experience in contract administration

• Bachelor's degree in finance/administration/engineering/quantity surveying/law or another relevant field

• Sound business acumen and solid background in tendering, financial management and contract administration and interpretation.

• Experienced in claims and dispute resolution including leading negotiations.

• Proven leadership, negotiating and lateral thinking skills.

• Financial management – demonstrable behaviour in reducing costs and meeting budgets.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Computer proficient, SAP experience is an advantage.

The offer is subject to satisfactory medical and police clearance.

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The Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG | VHH is looking forward to your application

Your personal contact

Talent Acquisition Advisor
• Taruna Yadav
• Phone

Job ID 75421

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