Senior Superintendent's Representative

Joining QBuild offers the distinct advantage of working for the Queensland Government, providing access to a range of benefits exclusive to government employees, including opportunities for career advancement.Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Senior Superintendent’s Representative and provide high level contract administration to QBuild. Use your skills to perform operational contract supervisory services for construction and engineering contracts on major and complex projects.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Contract Management
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/564673/24
Closing date 28-May-2024
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Contact person Scott Littleton
Contact details Phone: 0403 820 114
Access theQBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.About the roleYou will play a pivotal role in supporting QBuild's ambition to strengthen Queensland's building and construction industry by providing high level contract administration.Duties and skills involved:

• Being aware of the Contractual obligations of the parties to the contract and applying those obligations honestly and fairly.
• Providing operational contract supervisory services in respect to construction and engineering contracts on major and complex projects by:
• Undertaking regular site inspections
• Ensuring site meetings are held at regular intervals and conducted in accordance with a standardised procedure
• Issuing Variation Orders
• Assessing contractual claims
• Processing Contractor's Requests for Information
• Ensuring compliance of the finished product with the contract documentation
• Preparation of defects lists
• Ensuring Building Act Compliance inspections are undertaken, and appropriate records kept
• Providing expert advice and information to assist the Superintendent in undertaking and administering dispute resolution processes in respect to building and engineering construction.
• Implementing contract administration policies and procedures applicable to traditional contracts as identified by the Superintendent.
• Acting in accordance with QBuild procedures and systems in respect to contract administration and contractual provisions.
• Implementing post contract performance evaluation systems and procedures to provide comprehensive and timely information required by the Pre-Qualified Contractor Register.
• Effectively communicating with clients and all project team members, in relation to all potential cost, time and quality issues.
• Participating in the review and improvement of the operational effectiveness of the Business Unit's Quality Assurance procedures as requested.
• Applying appropriate employment equity and workplace health and safety principles and procedures whilst undertaking the above duties and responsibilities.
• Act as a mentor and the main point of contact for other Superintendent's Representatives with regard to contract supervisory services, also providing direction and management to the Superintendents Representative and contract management support staff to enhance their skills and maximise their performance and effectiveness
• Proactively manage the work performance and personal conduct of your staff

How do I apply?All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

• Resume
• Cover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.

If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Scott Littleton, Principal Project Manager, 0403 820 114, qbuildcareers@epw.qld.gov.auApplications may remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/564673/24Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.