Commercial Lead

• Senior Leadership position  
• Balcatta office location, Monday – Friday
• Lead the overall function of Commercial & Contract Administration

THE ROLE

Be responsible for and contribute to Duratec’s overall commercial and contract administration function on all projects in the Northwest, which operate in the Mining & Industrial, Marine, Defence and Infrastructure services sectors. This would best suit a Senior Contracts Administrator or Contracts Manager with direct experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting organisation operating in the Northwest within the same sectors.

Provide insight and leadership to the existing commercial and contract administration team who work on projects with clients such as Rio Tinto, BHP, PPA, FMG, Roy Hill and Department of Defence. Opportunity to join a well-established team, with direct interface with senior management and business function leads.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Review and improve Contract Administration mechanisms.
• Ensure all reporting required by the client, including status reporting, project reports, program reporting, and risk reporting, ensuring all reporting has sufficient content and is submitted on time.
• Commercial review of Head Contracts, MSA’s and Agreements.
• Provide support and work with Area and Operation Managers to ensure project commercial requirements and outcomes are met.
• Implementation and support of subcontract management processes.
• Liaise with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Work with the Commercial team to ensure ongoing development and training.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience in a similar commercial role.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• High levels of proficiency on Head Contract and Subcontract commercial correspondence.
• Exposure to Blue Chip clients such as Rio Tinto, BHP, FMG, Roy Hill, Department of Defence and other on Head Contract Lump Sum contracts highly desirable.
• Financial or accounting experience (advantageous).
• Ability to understand risks and limitations associated with all project legal agreements and requirements.
• Sound working knowledge of project administration and project control applications.
• Outstanding ability to engage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to present information to a range of audiences.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

THE BENEFITS

• Opportunity to thrive, develop and grow in a supportive environment
• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Company paid parental leave
• Employee referral programs up to $2000
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Novated lease options
• Discounted health and wellbeing services
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available

Please submit your resume today and one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch with next steps. This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

ABOUT US

Duratec Australia, is an ASX listed Engineering, Construction and Remediation project contractor with a fast-growing national presence. We lead the way in providing whole-of-life solutions for assets across the Defence, Marine, Mining, Energy and Commercial sectors. Our impressive portfolio of unique and challenging projects including Defence buildings and infrastructure, ports and wharves, power stations, stadiums and historic buildings, just to name a few!

Duratec Australia, is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Duratec Australia, have signed the Veterans Employment Commitment, illustrating that we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for our employment opportunities.

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