Contracts Administrator

Do you have a strong understanding of contract law in a construction environment?

Do you have 5 years of experience working as a Contracts Administrator and want to be part of a team working on the first major salt project developed in Australia in two decades?

As a member of the Owners Project Team the Contracts Administrator will primarily be responsible for performing contract administration activities for assigned goods, services, consultancy, and construction-related contracts that is supporting the development of the Mardie Project. This position will be FIFO Ex. Perth to Mardie on an 8:6 roster.

As construction progresses at Mardie, we are continuing to shape our team. We are looking for an individual who is ready to be a part of this exciting project, where you will have the opportunity to really make an immediate impact. 

The Company

BCI Minerals Limited (ASX:BCI) is an Australian owned mineral resources company with salt and potash as its initial focus. A future Tier One project, Mardie has been designed to produce 5.35Mtpa of high-purity salt and 140ktpa of Sulphate of Potash (SOP).

Using an inexhaustible seawater resource and 99% of the energy required produced by natural solar and wind energy, our Mardie project is a multi-generational sustainable opportunity that will supply the growing chemical, renewable energy, and agricultural industries with Salt and Sulphate of Potash for generations to come.

BCI Minerals are committed to establishing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We believe that individual differences, perspectives, and experiences make us even better at the work we do and should be recognised, respected, and valued.

The Role

The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for the Administration of all post-award contractual obligations and deliverables for assigned project contracts including, assessing, reviewing, and advising on contractor claims such as, EOTs, progress claims and payment requests. As the Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in our project success by providing input into additional scopes of work, assessing associated costs and risks, compiling minor tenders and requests for quotations, involving evaluations, negotiations, selection, and award.

Your responsibilities will include compiling pre and post-award contracting documentation, monitoring contractor compliance, managing contract securities and insurance provisions, and overseeing post-award contract management activities, including the development and implementation of contract variations. Additionally, you will review, assess, and coordinate monthly progress claims, and relevant invoices, and prepare and execute progress payment certificates. Facilitating regular project progress meetings with contractors, recording, and distributing meeting minutes, and following up on key actions will also be part of your role. You will be responsible for closing out of contracts including securities, completion certificates and other contractual formal correspondences and you will need to support the administration of relevant budget and expenditure of contracts.

If you have a strong background in contract management, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have 5 years of experience working as a Contracts Administrator, preferably within the multi-disciplinary major projects sector. You will have a degree or diploma in Business, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has the knowledge of industry specific contracting practises who has used various contracting models including EPC, EPCM, EPCMI,D&C, BOOT, using Schedule of Rate, lump sum, hard dollar contracts.

You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration.

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BCI we encourage inclusive behaviour, that contributes to an environment and culture of trust and psychological safety where each individual can thrive and a variety of perspectives is not only welcomed - but needed as they are essential to our success. We recognise that diversity strengthens us, and that true diversity values each person's uniqueness. We understand that no two careers or people are the same at BCI and we offer a great range of employee benefits to accommodate your preferred lifestyle.

BCI Minerals embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

What We Offer You:

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Maximum Term contract up to June 2025 on a 8/6 roster
• Working from our new Mardie Village offering all the modern conveniences.
• Attractive salary packages including site allowances, annual and project incentives for all roles
• Company funded Life Insurance (including Death & TPD) plus Income Protection
• Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
• An engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits, how does it sound having a day off for your birthday, or time off to celebrate culturally important or religious days?
• Do you like to give back to the community? We also offer Community Service leave!
• Wellness reimbursements (including for Gym / Fitness activities)
• Novated leasing

If you would like to be part of our team, and feel you have the relevant and required skills, we encourage you to apply now! We reserve the right to close this vacancy and commence recruitment prior to the advertising closing date. 

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a national police clearance that not older than 3 months and must hold a WA White Card.

BCI have signed the Veterans Employment Commitment declaring we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for employment opportunities.

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