AddressWho We Are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Industrial & Energy business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.
About the Role
Due to continued growth in winning exciting projects for our Industrial and Energy business, we are on the lookout for a commercially astute Contract Administrator to join our high performing & inclusive team. This role provides an exciting opportunity to progress your career with a market leading organisation.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager in Perth, you will be required to work independently to provide efficient and effective management of commercial and contractual matters and active day-to-day administration of the head contract and any subcontracts placed on the project. Successful project delivery will be contingent upon your leadership and participation in the following key areas to achieve commercial outcomes:
- Project Planning
- Project Delivery
- Subcontractor Management
- Risk Management
- Project Reporting
- Project Close out
About you
As aContract Administrator, we require 3+ years demonstrable and successful experience gained in a role within a similar industry. Other essential skills & experience required:
- Tertiary Qualified, Quantity Surveying or Engineering with working knowledge of the Construction Contracts Act procedure
- At least 3 years’ experience administering contracts for construction, maintenance and/or shutdown projects in the heavy industrial, power generation or similar industries.
- Excellent commercial management skills including interpreting and applying contract terms and legislation provisions.
- Negotiation and influencing to achieve desired outcomes.
- Developed analytical and planning/prioritisation skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of Australian construction industry
- Sound working knowledge of commercial management principles, project control applications, risk management and application of process
Downer is made up of more than 33,000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think, the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and it’s these differences that are Downer’s greatest strength.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone
To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
