Contracts Administrator

Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package (WTP)

A consortium between Gamuda Australia and Laing O’Rourke has been awarded a contract to start tunnelling on the Sydney Metro West project.

With works 60% completed, the Gamuda Australia Laing O’Rourke Consortium is looking for a Contracts Administrator to be responsible for the pre and post contract administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts. This includes the contract administration and procurement of supply, labour, consultancy and services, as well as handling head contracts and sub-contracts matters post-contract phase.

About the Role

• Establish and maintain stakeholder and supplier relationships and proactively identify any contract risks to minimise or to eliminate variation claims where possible.
• Assess and administer subcontractor claims, invoices and variation claims.
• Provide ongoing administration and the refining of contract administration systems, registers and procedures.
• Ensure that contracts and related activities comply with statutory regulations and legislations and company ethics policy
• Liaise with the Project Manager to ensure internal cost controls are being maintained.
• Participate in the submission of monthly consolidated reporting in the areas of cash flow forecasting, variation status, contractual matters and cost analysis.

The contract includes the delivery of twin nine-kilometre tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead, excavation of two new metro stations, a stabling and maintenance facility at Clyde and a precast facility at Eastern Creek.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Contract administration and procurement experience in the Australian construction industry.
• Ability to advise on contractual, cost and commercial matters
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Good negotiation capabilities

The Gamuda Australia Laing O’Rourke Consortium combines global and local innovation, with leading expertise in delivering complex tunnelling and engineering projects. The Consortium encourages and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, including those from overseas, current Visa holders, and candidates from outside the construction and engineering sector.  We offer leading benefits such as industry recognised learning and development programs, family friendly work practices and we promote a culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please apply below.