Contract Specialist

1 month ago

Bibra Lake, Australia Guidera O'Connor Pty Ltd Full time

About Us: 

Established in 2001, Guidera O'Connor is a privately owned and respected Design and Construct contractor and have a successful track record delivering Water and Wastewater treatment projects to the Australian Water Industry. Our clients include SA Water, Water Corporation, Sydney Water and SEQ Water. 

About the Opportunity: 

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our growing team. This role can be based in either Western or South Australia and as the successful applicant you will prepare, review, and manage head contracts and associated subcontracts. You will work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and direct reports to deliver best project commercial outcomes. 

More specifically you will: 

  • Assist with the Head Contract negotiation (contractual qualifications and close-out), conformance and administration
  • Identify contract management requirements, monitor contract securities and insurances, draft on-time and substantiated claims and variations, completion of project close-out documentation
  • Participate in project procurement strategy
  • Prepare key subcontracts altogether with flow down from Head Contract, ensuring that risks gaps are minimised, in consideration of subcontractor capabilities and scope of works
  • Effectively manage subcontracts through all phases, including cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out  
  • Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to Project Manager
  • Assist in any dispute resolution processes
  • Assist with cost forecasting and invoices for Head Contract and for subcontracts to ensure they are accurately maintained / issued and any issues are appropriately escalated upon identification
  • Prepare reporting on commercial and contractual performance periodically
  • Assist in tendering with review of terms and conditions and preparation of contractual qualifications 

As our ideal candidate you will:  

  • Have relevant contracts experience in the construction industry, preferably the water industry
  • Have experience in contract management, cost forecasting, claims, variations and completion / close out
  • Hold qualifications in in Construction Management, Engineering, Commerce, Surveying or Law preferred
  • Be an excellent communicator, an influential team member coupled with strong negotiation and mediation skills
  • Have an ability to managing competing priorities, meet strict deadlines and have exceptional problem solving skills
  • Value our Guiding Principles of Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect and Future.

About our Benefits: 

In return for your skills and experience, we offer you supportive colleagues and inspiring leadership; training & development opportunities; meaningful and interesting work all within a great culture and work environment. More specifically they include: 

  • Free parking
  • Site and office lunches provided
  • Additional annual leave for service milestones
  • 15 days personal leave
  • Generous Employee Referral bonus
  • Regular celebrations of success and performance awards
  • Company funded wellbeing program
  • Paid Parental leave 

At Guidera O’Connor we respect and value a diverse, inclusive, and belonging workforce.  We strongly encourage applications from all people, regardless of age, sex, or culture.  In line with our RAP, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.   

Please apply online but do feel free to contact Lesley Mackman on Lesley.mackman@goc.net.au for any further information. 

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