Senior Contracts Administrator

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Project Overview:

The Project includes the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of 3 new bucket-wheel reclaimers including associated structural, mechanical, electrical and communications services. The Project also includes the design and construction of associated off-board scope including bulk earthworks, civil infrastructure, structural works and electrical upgrades to support the functionally safe operation of the new reclaimers.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.

While this role involves regular travel to site (with a preference to working a 2 & 1 FIFO), we are open to a Perth-based arrangement for the right candidate. The position requires flexibility to undertake business travel to site, typically on a monthly basis.

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract  Management

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties 
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance,  and other major matters 
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement 

Subcontract Formation 

• Conforms and ensures subcontract execution 
• Directs negotiation in the commitment of subcontracts 
• Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned 
• Prepares bidders’ lists and pre-qualifies bidders 
• Forms bid request packages and issues bid request packages to approved bidders 
• Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions 
• Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially 
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations 
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures 
• Prepares subcontract documents for execution 
• Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters 
• After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in the administration of contracts and contract agreements, including types, terms and legal requirements.
• Experience administering moderately complex construction industry (sub)contracts. 
  Able to participate in (sub)contract negotiations.
• Skill in working and informing effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups.
• Knowledge of law, negotiations, accounting or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the project functional groups and company policies, procedures and work practices.

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