Contracts Lead

**Requisition ID: 266506**
- ** Relocation Authorized: None**:

- ** Telework Type: Full-Time Telework**:

- ** Work Location: Brisbane, QLD**

**About the Role**

Based working out of our **Brisbane **office, as a **Contracts Lead **you will be engaged to manage contract operations to ensure the effective administration of contract and subcontracts for one of our projects.

You will be responsible for the implementation of the Standard Work Process Procedures and automated contract management systems. In addition to this you will ensure personnel assigned to support contract administration receive the required support and training they require to be successful in their roles.

We are looking for an effective communicator as you will maintain contact and work closely with both contract representatives in the customer organization and project team members.

Supervision Received:

- Reports directly to the Study Manager or designee.
- Receives functional guidance from the responsible Regional Supply Chain Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

- Provides operational supervision and technical guidance to Contract Administrator(s), Contract Specialist(s).

**Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)**:

- Responsible for the development and implementation of a contract management program for the project consistent with the Integrated Work Process Procedures and the Subcontract/Contract Management Manuals.
- Analyse the contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work. As work proceeds, make recommendations to the Site Manager on the mitigation of these risks; closely monitor and support remedial actions and recommend appropriate tradeoffs.
- Responsible for the development and management of appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
- Responsible for working with the other Project Team members to ensure that Bechtel or customer related actions or inactions which could result in constructive contract changes are identified and make recommendations on their resolution.
- Responsible for the development and management of a procedure to recognize and identify (sub)contract claims as they develop and manage the timely resolution under the changes provisions wherever possible, obtaining claims and legal expertise as appropriate.
- Maintain a working relationship with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Legal and Risk Management to facilitate organizational interfaces between those performing contract administration.
- Provide Site Manager with reviews and analysis of the contract financial data.
- Responsible for adherence to contract insurance provisions and to ensure implementation of any requirements in this regard with Regional and Corporate Risk Management personnel.
- Perform and supervise formation and administration activities of all types of commitments when required by workload, complexity or other factors.

**What We Offer**
There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and rewarding local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering employees the benefits and resources to live healthy lives.

With a competitive salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through private health cover and includes access to specialist medical advice ('Best Doctors') and a leading employee assistance program.

We are serious about setting you up for success from the very beginning. Experience an established online onboarding process, gain access to learning and development opportunities via the Bechtel University and participate in our Talent Management and Reward and Recognition programs.

**About You**
- Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering desirable.
- Experience and courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
- Thorough knowledge of contract formation and administration, home office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
- Direct experience in the function of managing workload distribution and execution of the work as well as experience in directly managing staff (e.g. conducting personnel interviews, selection and career planning).
- Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.
- Possesses extensive knowledge and experience in (sub)contract management and applies that knowledge and experience to improve project performance.

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