About the Role
Transgrid's commercial team is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage the contract cycle for project delivery contracts. This role involves working closely with various project stakeholders to ensure smooth contract administration for both prescribed and non-prescribed projects. It's ideal for an organized and accurate individual with a background in contract or construction project administration within the energy infrastructure sector.
Responsibilities
- Prepare contractual notice templates at the start of projects.
- Track contract management tasks in the Contract Actions Register, Variation Register, and EOT Register.
- Ensure Contract Managers are aware of upcoming deadlines.
- Record incoming notices, claims, and schedules, and maintain register currency.
- Manage the housekeeping of contract notices, claims, and program schedules.
- Draft correspondence on behalf of Contract Managers to internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist with the submission of notices, claims, and other contractual documents.
- Prepare the Contract Commercial Manual.
- Assist with the compilation of financial, dashboarding, and KPI information for the program.
- Interrogate construction schedules to support regular project status reports.
- Support the preparation of monthly project reports for prescribed and non-prescribed projects.
- Ensure project report information is accurate and delivered on time.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders on document control compliance.
- Explain policies clearly and manage issues as they arise.
- Build good working relationships across the project team and maintain straightforward communication.
- Identify simpler ways to improve invoicing and document control processes.
- Identify stakeholders affected by proposed changes.
- Assist in implementing approved process improvements.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration, construction project administration, or a closely related role.
- High level of diligence and accuracy in tracking work, document naming, filing, and managing contract registers.
- Proficiency with the MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong document management skills with familiarity across a variety of document management systems.
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to issues.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to present information concisely.
Skills
- Contract Administration
- Construction Project Administration
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Document Management Systems
- Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Stakeholder Management
- SharePoint (Good to have)
- InEight systems (Good to have)
- TeamBinder systems (Good to have)
- Infrastructure Project Contracts
- Energy Project Contracts
- Construction Project Contracts
- Construction Schedules
- Program Reporting
Location
- Ultimo
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experience in contract or construction project administration
Benefits
- Access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health and wellbeing.
- Novated leasing options.
- Workplace flexibility.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave.
- Regular and ongoing training.
- Tertiary education support.
- Career mentoring.
About the Company
- Transgrid plays a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians.
- Operates over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT.
- Connects electricity generators to the distribution network powering homes, businesses, and communities.
- The work is significant as Australia accelerates its energy transition.
