Contracts Advisor

**Are you looking for a challenging, interesting and rewarding step in your career?**

Clough is delivering the engineering, procurement and construction for the Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2 development, near Dongara, Western Australia. We are currently searching for a Contract Administrator to join the Commercial Team in Perth. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Contract Administrator will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and project construction personnel to administer subcontracts for the Waitsia Gas Project.

**Job Requirements**:
**Who we are**

We are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness our people's innovative thinking through engineering and construction solutions that deliver a sustainable future today.
We deliver high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.
Our diverse workforce of over 1,000 people across Australia and Asia Pacific is committed to providing exceptional solutions that benefit our business, clients, and communities. Together with our parent company, Webuild, we are delivering some of Australia's largest projects.

**Who you are**

Courageous. Innovative. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.
What you will bring to the team:
**Your focus will include**:

- Tendering, negotiation, formation and execution of assigned subcontracts.
- Review project budget and ensure adequate allocation to subcontracts to reflect subcontracting strategy on project.
- Effective administration of all subcontracts to optimise earnings on project.
- Preparation of all claims and variations for the adjustment of compensation and time under the assigned subcontracts.
- Processing invoices and payments in Oracle.
- Management and resolution of all claims with subcontractors / suppliers in accordance with Contract Formation and Administration Operating Standards.
- Review and certification of subcontractor's progress payment claims in accordance with the timeframes under the relevant subcontract.
- Provide input to cost control and forecasting of final cost at completion position for assigned subcontracts.
- Provide commercial and contract advice and support to project team managing the assigned subcontracts.

**What you will bring to the team**:

- Previous experience in a similar Contract Advisor or Contract Administrator position within the engineering, resources or construction industry.
- Proven ability to administer and prepare correspondence, position papers on contractual/commercial matters (Analytical and drafting skills are vital).
- Highly organised and energetic team member with excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to undertake ad-hoc site travel to develop relationships with the site-based project team.

**Our benefits**

We have created an environment that brings out the best in our people. Clough's people enjoy industry leading benefits such as:

- Exposure to a range of iconic projects and industries across our operations.
- Flexible and remote work options to manage work and lifestyle commitments.
- Ongoing training for career progression.
- Industry leading paid parental leave program from the day you join.
- Excellent end of trip facilities and free gym onsite.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs.
- Salary continuance insurance.
- A competitive remuneration package with employee assistance program for employees and their families and discounts on private health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more