Senior Contracts Administrator

Our client seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator for an initial 12 month contract, Perth based.

You will be responsible for all aspects of contracts administration from tender to close out.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the contract tender and award process including:
  • Drafting tender documents to match the specific requirements of the individual packages in conjunction with the other relevant disciplines;
  • The issue and receipt of tenders, proposals and associated submissions;
  • Evaluation of the submitted tenders including negotiation of the contract terms and conditions;
  • Co-ordination of the technical evaluation, responses to non-conformances and clarifications;
  • Conducting evaluation / clarification meetings with tenderers;
  • Preparation of tender evaluation reports, short listing recommendations and recommendations for award; and
  • Drafting the conformed contract documents for award.
• Post award administration including:
  • Ensuring contractor’s documentation, including insurance, bonds and securities are received in accordance with the contract and are safely stored;
  • Conducting weekly progress meetings with contractors;
  • Monitoring the contractor’s performance and approving invoices;
  • Drafting contractual correspondence to the contractor;
  • Managing and negotiating variations and claims;
  • Maintaining contract files; and
  • Closing out the contract when completion has occurred.

You will need to bring:

• • • Experience in managing assigned contracts resources;
    • Approximately 10 years’ experience in the award and administration of major earthworks/civils/ mechanical / EI contracts
    • Good communication, both verbal and written, and co-ordination skills; and
    • Computer literate with experience in using integrated contract management systems