Senior Contracts Administrator

ABOUT DT INFRASTRUCTURE

If you're not familiar with DT Infrastructure (DTI), let us introduce ourselves. We are the result of the acquisition of Downer's Transport Projects division by Gamuda Berhad. We take great pride in maintaining the outstanding brand equity and reputation that we’ve diligently built over the past eight years.

As a part of Gamuda Holdings Pty Ltd in Australia, which includes Gamuda Australia, we leverage the collective strengths and synergies of both brands to deliver unparalleled infrastructure solutions to our esteemed clients. With a strong foothold as a market leader in delivering major Transport Infrastructure projects in Australia, DT Infrastructure continues to secure new work and expand its reputation.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to work on upcoming Rail/Civil projects with DT Infrastructure.

This position will support our Commercial Manager & Senior Quantity Surveyor, to deliver commercial outcomes across multiple projects. Currently based out of Canning Vale, we are soon to move to a new office in Perth CBD. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Contract Practice
  • Knowledge of contracts and standard forms of contract
  • Understand rights and obligations
• Procurement
  • Ability to collate tender packages and issue to market
  • Manage issue and receipt of tender submissions
  • Complete tender analysis and comparison
  • Prepare recommendation for award
  • Ability to draft contract documentation
• Quantification and costing
  • Ability to quantify construction works at various stages of project
  • Ability to assess submissions in cost for construction works
• Subcontract administration
  • Draft and issue instructions and correspondence under the subcontract
  • Management of accurate records
  • Draft and issue requests for variation and manage associated variation process
  • Job creation, raising purchase orders and cross checking against invoices
  • Processing payments to construction/supplier partners
  • Maintaining and updating the invoice register
• Head Contract Administration
  • Management of client proof of presence system
  • Contribute towards preparation of variation submissions
  • Contribute towards progress claim inputs
  • Maintain correspondence registers and good record keeping practices
• Cost Control and Reporting
  • Implement effective control of costs during delivery (material registers, docket registers)
  • Understand earned value principles
  • Liaise with partners to establish cost to complete and contribute to monthly cost forecasts
• Risk Management
  • Understand the effect of risk on program and cost

ABOUT YOU

• Tertiary qualification in construction management or quantity surveying;
• Proven contracts administration experience within a large organisation and high attention to detail;
• Proven experience in the preparation of contract agreements;
• Sound commercial acumen and judgement
• Knowledge of the infrastructure market sectors (Rail or Civil will be highly regarded)
• Working knowledge of project management principles and project control applications
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and SharePoint
• Good working knowledge of JDE or SAP is preferred but not essential and/or knowledge of project financial reporting tools
• Sound working knowledge of risk management principles and application of process
• Collaborative communication style with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• High level of self-discipline, self-motivation, energy and initiative
• Take reasonable care to ensure your own safety and health at work

WHAT WE OFFER

• We are a team of enthusiastic professionals who share a passion for rail systems and infrastructure. We are a supportive inclusive culture and are committed to a shared goal.
• You will have the opportunity to travel to visit rail operator’s sites.
• Grow with us! DTI support your development and progression within the organisation.
• A workplace that takes responsibility and accountability for the care and protection of peers, the business, the communities in which we operate, and the environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.