Contract Administrator

• Day Shift ONLY
• DIDO to Collie 5:2 
• Full time position
• Exciting project

Cardinal Contractors has over 60 years’ experience working with some of the world’s largest resources companies; planning and executing detailed rehabilitation earthworks, delivering a wide range of services locally, and throughout the State and Australia, including significant operations in the Northern Goldfields and South West. 

Cardinal Contractors is seeking expressions of interest for a Contract Administrator with the essential qualifications and experience to join our exceptional team. For this project, we will be conducting the initial earthworks for the new Collie Battery Energy Storage System on Boys Home Road.

The position will be based in Collie, the South West region. The role offers a Drive-In-Drive-Out (DIDO) arrangement, on a 5:2 roster. This is a full time employment opportunity with a strictly DAY SHIFT schedule.

Your role will be responsible for the contract administration and management across the entire contract lifecycle. In the role you will collaborate with contract owners to ensure timely communication and execution of deliverables with the goal of exceeding client expectations.

Your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;

• Review and understand contractual requirements for the project
• Oversee the complete contract life cycle for the project
• Establish and nurture robust connections with suppliers, customers, and internal collaborators to facilitate seamless contract procedures
• Recognise potential risks and recommend suitable strategies for mitigating those risks in contracts
• Compile and present routine reports regarding the status of contracts, compliance, and potential concerns to the management team
• Effectively manage and pursue resolutions for any contract-related disputes or conflicts
• Create project budgets and forecasts, issue purchase orders, and offer support for processing progress payments
• Draft and review commercial agreements with suppliers. Raise, issue and close out purchase orders working in tandem with the finance team
• Track project finances (budget verse actuals) working with the Site Engineer and Accounts team
• Maintain contract and project registers
• Generate and submit progress, variation & contractual claims
• Manage accounts receivables for the project, ensuring alignment with contract terms     

To be considered for this outstanding opportunity, you should possess at least 5 years proven contracts administration expertise with a strong understanding of the legal intricacies associated with specific contracts.

You must also possess the following:

• A bachelor's degree in law, construction management or related discipline – desirable
• Exceptional focus on details, methodical and the ability to identify errors with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Outstanding communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal)
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholder groups
• Outstanding time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to thrive when facing strict time constraints
• Self-driven initiative and motivated
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Current drivers licence 
• Ability to pass mine site medicals and drug and alcohol testing
• Current National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 12 months)

Employees are expected to behave in a way to promote the professionalism of Cardinal Contractors, respect all employees and colleagues they work with and work in a team environment. Employees must comply with all Cardinal Contractors and Mine Site Policies and Procedures.

If you believe your qualifications align with the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to submit your CV through SEEK. 

Alternatively, you may also send your CV and cover letter to *******@cardinals.com.au

We look forward to considering your application.