About the Voith GroupThe Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.Support the Voith Group | Voith Hydro as aContract Administrator (m|f|d)
Job ID 73999 I Location Snowy/AustraliaReady for a new challenge (in down under)? Take your chance to be part of a great project in Australia!Join one of the top global players in hydropower on one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia!Your tasks
- Oversee all subcontract agreements, ensuring they're administered meticulously according to stipulations and provisions. This includes handling key subcontracts administration tasks such as correspondence, variations, claims, and payments.
- Understand the head contract to properly manage subcontracts and protect the project's financial interests.
- Collaborate with the procurement team to create and manage supplier and subcontractor tender packages. Analyse and negotiate offers to achieve cost-effective management.
- Prepare subcontractor agreements, and coordinate reports. Ensure rigorous compliance with contractual obligations and verify that subcontractors and suppliers fulfill their commitments.
- Maintain systematic records and archives in accordance with project procedures. Participate in cash flow forecasts for assigned contracts.
- Process progress claims, monitor payment receipts and manage subcontractor claims, including time extensions and variations. Refer disputed claims to the subcontractor manager for decision.
- Collaborate with team members to assess subcontractors' progress, performance and cost, and gather data for analysis and reporting.
- Ensure all industrial requirements for each subcontractor on the project are approved and maintained. Maintain registers of contracts, variations, delays, extensions of time etc. for inclusion in reports.
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law or other relevant field.
- At least 10 years of experience in contract administration.
- Sound business acumen and solid background in tendering, financial management and contract administration and interpretation.
- Experienced in claims and dispute resolution including leading negotiations.
- Proven leadership, negotiating and lateral thinking skills.
- Financial management – demonstrable behaviour in reducing costs and meeting budgets.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Computer proficient, SAP experience is an advantage.
Find more about the application process.The Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG | VHH is looking forward to your application!Your personal contact
J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VZSGlobal Business Services HR EMEATalent Acquisition Team• Nathalie Schubert • phone +49 7321 37 3122Job ID 73999