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Senior Contract Administrator

The CompanyMartinus is a 100% Australian owned and operated rail construction company working on some of Australia's largest rail infrastructure projects. We are a company that focuses on finding people who are the right fit into our company culture as much having the right skills and experience. We encourage learning, experimentation and out of the box thinking, and we know that fun is a vital element of an engaged and productive workplace. We value the importance of balance between work and family life; and promote this philosophy throughout the company.Do you thrive on driving a solution focused environment?Are you committed to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations, every time?Do you make things happen, get the job done, no matter what? Job summaryMartinus is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator who is keen to learn and work in the Pre-Contracts space. This position provides support to newly awarded projects at the project launch stage. Reporting to the Commercial Manager (pre-contracts), you will work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders to deliver required commercial outcomes.The primary purpose of this position is to pro-actively support commercial and project launch teams with all the relevant contract administration and pre-contract preparation tasks and activities. You will be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that compliance and commercial needs are met. Task and Responsibilities Understand all commercial aspects of construction contracts and identify areas of financial riskCost control managementProcurement of subcontractors and negotiation of commercial terms in accordance with company protocolsAssess and manage subcontractor claims, invoices and variationsPreparation and submission of head contract progress claimsPrepare monthly cost reporting and forecastingAssist in preparation of monthly commercial reportLiaise with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure commercial risks are mitigatedSupport the preparation, review and response to contractual correspondenceMaintain all necessary registers, contractual documentation and templates Knowledge, skills and attributesDemonstrated experience as a Contracts Administrator, working in the construction and engineering industry including building construction, infrastructure and rail (preferred, but not essential)Tertiary qualifications in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management Experience in all stages of the subcontract management, including preparation of the scope of works, procurement, project launch and close out Site-based engineering or construction experienceAbility to work independently against the deadlines, but also work as a part of the teamStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholdersExcellent attention to detail AUD Sydney 2000

Senior Contract Administrator

The Company

Martinus is a 100% Australian owned and operated rail construction company working on some of Australia's largest rail infrastructure projects. We are a company that focuses on finding people who are the right fit into our company culture as much having the right skills and experience. We encourage learning, experimentation and out of the box thinking, and we know that fun is a vital element of an engaged and productive workplace. We value the importance of balance between work and family life; and promote this philosophy throughout the company.

  • Do you thrive on driving a solution focused environment?
  • Are you committed to delivering outcomes that exceed expectations, every time?
  • Do you make things happen, get the job done, no matter what?

 

Job summary

Martinus is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator who is keen to learn and work in the Pre-Contracts space. This position provides support to newly awarded projects at the project launch stage. Reporting to the Commercial Manager (pre-contracts), you will work effectively with various internal and external stakeholders to deliver required commercial outcomes.

The primary purpose of this position is to pro-actively support commercial and project launch teams with all the relevant contract administration and pre-contract preparation tasks and activities. You will be required to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that compliance and commercial needs are met.

 

Task and Responsibilities

  • Understand all commercial aspects of construction contracts and identify areas of financial risk
  • Cost control management
  • Procurement of subcontractors and negotiation of commercial terms in accordance with company protocols
  • Assess and manage subcontractor claims, invoices and variations
  • Preparation and submission of head contract progress claims
  • Prepare monthly cost reporting and forecasting
  • Assist in preparation of monthly commercial report
  • Liaise with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure commercial risks are mitigated
  • Support the preparation, review and response to contractual correspondence
  • Maintain all necessary registers, contractual documentation and templates

 

Knowledge, skills and attributes

  • Demonstrated experience as a Contracts Administrator, working in the construction and engineering industry including building construction, infrastructure and rail (preferred, but not essential)
  • Tertiary qualifications in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management 
  • Experience in all stages of the subcontract management, including preparation of the scope of works, procurement, project launch and close out 
  • Site-based engineering or construction experience
  • Ability to work independently against the deadlines, but also work as a part of the team
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail

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