Contract Administrator in Cooma

The purpose of the Contract Administrator role is to provide contractual management and administration of Project contracts to ensure risks are minimised and best for FGJV outcomes are achieved.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law etc) or equivalent relevant experience
• White Card (can be obtained on starting)

Experience

• Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial management and governance requirements of major infrastructure projects
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contracts administration of rail and civil infrastructure projects or other relevant commercial management experience
• Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of contract and commercial/finance management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and high attention to detail
• Ability to plan and organise workload appropriately, combined with a willingness to undertake routine task
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to understand and articulate contractual rights and positions
• Strong verbal and written communication ability
• Proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks, be flexible and resourceful, proactive and professional in manner with a high degree of self-motivation
• Excellent oral and written communications skills

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Where relevant:
  • Manage the preparation and submission of interim progress claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment
  • Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations, contractual claims and final accounts in accordance with the terms of subcontracts
• Manage contractual claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment
• Manage contractual issues associated with client / subcontractors/suppliers and provide advice to delivery and management teams on contractual issues
• Update contract registers to ensure current status is communicated
• Assist the Contract Manager in the preparation of monthly reports
• Manage the compilation and collation of cost related information and reportsAnalyse financial and costs reports, identifying existing or potential variances/trends, providing recommendations as appropriate for agreement with the Department
• Oversee the target cost estimate process for the project confirming that the team procedures are adhered to, and that the value for money is being achieved.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

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