Senior Contract Administrator -

Senior Contract Administrator

Permanent, Full Time
Katherine, NT
The AIR7000 Ph1B Project at RAAF Base Tindal

Permanent Full Time
Darwin, NT
Head Office

This role will include:

Management of project contract administration staff
Contract administration of the project, the head contract and subcontract packages, and all other project procurements
Maximisation of value recovery, cost control and cash management on projects
Responsible for all contract issues on projects including subcontract letting, variations, progress claims and contract correspondence
Budget management and reporting of commercial status, risks and issues to the management team
Negotiation with clients, contractors, legal advisors and company management
Informing the Project Manager and the Contracts Manager of any contractual matters that present risk or opportunity to the Company
In undertaking your role you must maintain the ability to access the project work site either permanently or at intervals required by the project as mandated by the Directors

Head Contract Administration

Ensure that the Head Contract is administered and managed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and all other required procedures
Ensure that all notices and the like are prepared and forwarded to the client as prescribed by the Head Contract and within the nominated timeframes
Prepare, or supervise preparation of Head Contract claims for variations, delays and other contractual claims for review and approval by the Contracts Manager, and submit them to the Client’s nominee in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
Coordinate the preparation of reports to the clients as required
Prepare, or supervise preparation of progress claims to the client and monitor receipt of payment
Assist to update and monitor contract program and ensure compliance with the Contract
Identify program risks and ensure contractual entitlements are protected
Establish and maintain project contract registers
Ensure site staff comply with corporate procedures
Administrative duties in line with roles and responsibilities.

Subcontract Administration

Prepare, or supervise preparation of subcontract trade packages, call tenders and prepare summary reports for award
Participate in trade package negotiations and settlement of subcontracts
Ensure that all Subcontract Agreements are properly executed prior to making payments
Ensure all required documentation as requested in the Subcontract Agreements has been provided by the Subcontractor i.e. relevant insurance, ABN & GST registration
Evaluate or supervise the evaluation of all subcontractors claims for payment, variations, delays and other contractual claims and make recommendations in respect of same to the Contracts Manager
Ensure all notices required under the subcontract are prepared and forwarded to subcontractors as required
Ensure that all subcontractors claims are properly evaluated and responded to, and that all payments to subcontractors are made in accordance with the provisions of the Subcontract
Ensure that all subcontractors are finalised in accordance with the requirements of the Subcontracts before releasing final payments

Financial Control and Reporting

Prepare, or supervise preparation of, Head Contract budget and cost code breakdowns for approval prior to inputting contract details and project budget into the job costing system
Coordinate the input of commitments/orders and the production of subsequent reports, ensure all invoices and claims are correctly coded prior to entry
Prepare, or supervise preparation of, monthly forecasts on a cost code basis, including estimated cost to complete
Prepare, or supervise preparation of, updated monthly cash flow and liquidity information

Key Attributes and Skills:

Recognised and relevant qualifications and / or equivalent experience (approx. 7 years).
Complete understanding of:
- Construction materials and methods
- Contract law
- Management skills
- Risk management and negotiation skills
Sound knowledge of:
- Contract administration principles and procedures
- Managing time and resources effectively
- Management skills

What Sitzler can offer you:

Real career progression and growth
Be a proud member of a highly successful and established NT construction & civil operation business
Excellent remuneration and benefits
Full time positions with leave entitlements

To apply for this position, please click on the apply now button below to send us a cover letter and your current CV.

Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and may require: