Contract Administrator

at  UGL Limited

UGL BIG PROJECTS. BIG CAREERS.

We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.
We are helping shape the country through our major infrastructure projects in Australia biggest cities and we are preparing for the future with our New Energy, Defence, Telecommunications and Technology expertise.
We are the people behind communications, rail, water, oil, gas, and renewables. We build tunnels under rivers and flyover roads. We are the people who take on the problems that have never been solved. The ones that stretch you outside of what is known, where your true genius is challenged and shines.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL.

• Completed a Tertiary education in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• At least 5 years relevant working experience in major infrastructure projects with at least 3 years in-depth knowledge and experience in contract administration.
• Self-driven individual with excellent interpersonal and communications skills, strong leadership and strategic thinking.
  The above qualifications and experience requirements are a guide to what we think will contribute to the success of this role, however if you do not tick all the boxes and feel that you could still be a fit then please apply, all applications will be considered.
  Please note that relevant screening checks may be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all project contract documentation including head contracts and subcontracts.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager and Senior Contract Administrator, negotiate with the client and / or subcontractors to provide the best commercial outcome for the project.
• Assist the Project Manager and Finance Manager to undertake cost controlling, estimating, budgeting, forecasting and managing budget.
• Assess and manage variations, EOT, NOD, disputes and contract correspondence through liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement the Project Finalisation Plan ensuring that completion notices are provided as required under the subcontract, subcontract sums are finalised, Deeds of Release are executed and retentions released as per the contractual requirements.
• Prepare ALT paper including compilation of supporting information to get reimbursed by the client.
• Identify opportunities for the improvement of project delivery systems, policies and procedures.