Senior Contracts Administrator

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 45,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals

Join a market leader in sustainability and help build a better world for all

Join a VIC – Big Build Project – The M80 Ring Road Completion Project

Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme + Salary Sacrifice/Novated Leasing

The Project

The M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising ACCIONA, MACA, and AECOM) has been selected to design and construct the M80 Ring Road Completion.

The project will deliver a major upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between the M80-Plenty Road interchange and the North East Link tunnel entrance at Watsonia, providing a seamless connection to North East Link. Works includes 2km of new freeway upgrade, 3km of new freeway, separation of local roads from the freeway, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, urban design and landscaping. This diverse and challenging project will be complete in 2028.

Key accountabilities for the position

Provide support to the project team for the effective management of subcontractor and supplier payments in accordance with the contract terms (including any security of payment requirements).

Review of legitimacy of, and undertake the assessment of, subcontractor variations in conjunction with the construction team.

Provide support in the development and maintenance of the project agreement templates (including subcontract agreements, supply agreements, professional services agreements etc.)

Observe and ensure that the procurement control is maintained and current in its content.

Provide support in the development and implementation of forecasting and cost control processes / strategy, including the identification of roles and responsibilities within the project team to permit open and transparent reporting.

Actively participate in the trade forecasting in conjunction with the Engineers

Under the direction of the Commercial / Contract Manager, support the implementation of the project’s commercial and contractual strategies.

Assist in the establishment and maintenance of all controls required for the effective management of the Head Contract e.g. variation register etc.

Required Skills and Competencies

A tertiary education in construction law or engineering with substantial experience managing contracts for large infrastructure projects

Able to build and maintain strong relationships. To negotiate and persuade, influence and to obtain win/win outcomes. Fostering sustainable relationships with subcontractors.

Experienced in managing risk and identifying commercial opportunities

A high level of attention to detail and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment with multiple stakeholders

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ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022 & 2023 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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