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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our site project team for the Sydney Metro West project. This role will report directly to the Commercial Manager and be a key part of a dynamic, skills-focused commercial team, managing the end-to-end commercial management of large subcontracts and self-performed works.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the end-to-end commercial management of large subcontracts and self-performed works, including direct and indirect management.
• Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and direct reports, to deliver project commercial outcomes.
• Manage high value and complex subcontract packages through all phases: procurement, scope preparation, tender pack review, tender analysis, subcontractor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Manage subcontractors, claims, variations, review and processing, notice writing, and contract completion.
• Prepare cost forecasts and accruals to assist the Commercial Manager with accurate EOM reporting.
• Participate in scope of works planning with the engineering team to minimize scope gaps, maximize cost efficiencies, and consider subcontractor capabilities.
• Participate in procurement strategies, including breakdown into works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods, timing, and tender analysis.
• Provide management and leadership to other commercial and construction roles, particularly junior members of the commercial team.
• Maintain contact and good working relationships with local subcontractors and be aware of market conditions.
• Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement controls, and escalate issues to the Commercial Manager and/or Project Manager.
• Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems, ensure compliance with building codes, and report non-compliances.
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports on commercial performance.

Requirements

• Post graduate qualifications e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Law or other associated disciplines.
• Proven experience as a hands-on Senior Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry.
• Demonstrated experience in all stages of subcontract management, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations management, completion and close out.
• Experience with a variety of project values and complexity, including large, technically complex works packages.
• Strong commercial acumen and awareness in areas of cost management and contract law.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry market conditions and movements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage commercial negotiations.
• Awareness and compliance with document control and records management procedures.

Skills

• Commercial Management
• Subcontract Management
• Procurement
• Scope Preparation
• Tender Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Claims Management
• Variations Management
• Cost Forecasting
• Accrual Preparation
• Risk Assessment
• Contract Law
• Document Control
• Records Management

Location

• Sydney CBD
• Parramatta
• Westmead
• Sydney Olympic Park
• North Strathfield
• Burwood North
• Five Dock
• The Bays
• Pyrmont
• Hunter Street

Work Type

• Site Project Team

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Post graduate qualifications (e.g., graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Law or other associated disciplines)

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive remuneration

Benefits

• Salary continuance
• Salary sacrifice options
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with super
• Up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave
• Multicultural leave exchange
• Two extra days to prioritise wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Learning and development opportunities (emerging talent programs, clear career pathways, technical and leadership training)
• Flexible working (flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work)

About the Company

• John Holland's purpose is to transform lives with everything they do, understanding that infrastructure is about people.
• They have deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people.
• Sydney Metro West is a transformational 24 km underground railway connecting Sydney CBD to Parramatta.
• The Linewide package connects the entire system, delivering critical rail infrastructure and technology.

Equal Opportunity

• We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
• Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change.
• We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.