Contract Administrator

Company DescriptionTurner & Townsend is an independent professional services company specialising in programme management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 118 offices and 47 countries worldwide.Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, Turner & Townsend are seeking a Contract Administrator in Melbourne.Job Description

• Contract Administration Services: Responsibility for all project specific Tender & Contracting Processes. Maintaining a diversified supply chain, mitigating supplier capacity and schedule risks. Critically appraising contracts documents to ensure requisite quality of the package prior to RFP / Contract. Managing all contract administration processes including consultation with Legal, if required.
• Contract Negotiation and Execution: Negotiate any specific or contract or commercial terms with vendors. Responsible for drafting contract documents in strict accordance with legal approved contract templates. Working closely with project team/s to ensure effective and timely document processing and management of contract documents.
• Variations: Assist with the assessment and negotiation of variations with vendors and preparing relevant Change Management decks for processing as part of all Change Orders.
• Administration. Manage and oversee all relevant contract administration requirements relating to executed contracts
• Prepare, review, and modify vendor and contractor contracts to assist and support various business activities.
• Analyze potential risks and scope gaps in Vendor and contractor contracts.
• Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documentation.
• Lead and manage complex projects and programs as the key client interface.
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track.
• Integrating and Co-ordinating vendor scope as part of the overall project delivery strategy by working in collaboration with the principal, project manager and consultants
• Managing delivery of equipment in line with agreed Required on Job (ROJ) delivery dates. Integrating program with overall master program in conjunction the delivery team.
• Supply Chain Management: Facilitating project level vendor oversight and performance management.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Business or equivalent knowledge and experience
• A minimum of 2 - 5 years contract administration experience, preferably gained within the above environment.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in contract administration tools.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft skills are essential.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English with excellent report and bid writing skills.
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your client.

Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at#LI-AP4 #LI-HybridJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.