Commercial Contracts Administrator

11 hours ago

Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia Confluence Water Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Confluence Water, a Ventia, Downer and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three Regional Delivery Partnerships providing services for Sydney Water. We work hard to ensure that Sydney Water keeps running for people who live in the North Region of Sydney - rain, hail or shine. We are often the first to reach an emergency during severe weather events and we are responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works across the life of our ten-year contract.

Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services from Sydney

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Contract Administrator at Confluence Water. In this role, you will be supporting the Commercial Contract Manager and Project Teams in the compliance with subcontract and Head Contract obligations, including the management of variations and extensions of time.

This is a permanent role with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days in the office), and you will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Commercial Contract Manager or delegate in managing Work Orders released under the Head Contract and the corresponding subcontracts issued in response.
  • Effective administration of subcontracts, covering variations, extensions of time, compliance with processes, procurement procedures, and provide commercial support to project teams.
  • Support Procurement in planning and managing tenders effectively and support the assessment of tender responses and execution of subcontracts and work packages.
  • Assess and advise on subcontract variations and EOT claims and their management and maintain registers
  • Conduct preliminary commercial evaluation of tenders from subcontractors and appraise bids by liaising with Project Managers and Engineers.
  • Assist with the commercial compliance with the Head Contract and manage subcontract obligations
  • Assist in the resolution of disputes in collaboration with the Commercial Contract Manager or delegate, the Project Teams and others as required.
  • Ensure all subcontract obligations are completed relating to bank guarantees, insurances and variations amongst others.
  • Prepare payment schedules in accordance with the Security of Payments Act and advice from project teams.

What You Will Bring

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and apply contract terms and conditions.
  • Tertiary qualification in Construction and or Business or related field.
  • Contract administration experience within a commercial organisation.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a dynamic contracting service orientated. environment.
  • A general understanding of construction works.

What We Offer

  • Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives.
  • Personalised career growth working with an industry leader.
  • Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support.
  • Opportunity to work within a secure long-term leading JV project.
  • Safety focused culture working within in an essential service industry.

For more information, please contact Janice Tier | Talent Acquisition Business Partner on

Applications will not be accepted via email, please submit your application via the online advertisement.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

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