Junior Contracts Administrator - Transmission Line Mega Project

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Elecnor has been contracted to build EnergyConnect, a new 700km transmission line extending from Wagga Wagga NSW to the South Australian border. This backbone infrastructure will connect customers with more renewable energy enabling a further 4950MW of generation capacity, save NSW customers $180 million a year and create 1,500 new construction jobs in regional NSW. Construction of EnergyConnect is underway in various locations across the project area. This role will work on a 14:7 roster and be based at our camp office in the Deniliquin/Hay area. It will suit a commercial professional with some experience in construction who is at the early stages of their career. The Role In this role, you will be part of a well-resourced team, who are responsible for all commercial and contract matters in the transmission lines discipline, as assigned by the Commercial Manager. Your duties and responsibilities will include: Assisting with tendering, negotiation and formation of assigned subcontracts Assisting with the subcontracting strategy for assigned subcontracts Review budget and ensure adequate allocation to subcontracts to reflect subcontracting strategy on project Assisting with management and resolution of claims with subcontractors/suppliers in accordance with Contract Formation and Administration Operating Standards Review and certification of subcontractor’s progress payment claims in accordance with the timeframes under the relevant subcontract Provide input to cost control and forecasting of final cost at completion position for assigned subcontracts Participate in project risk and opportunity reviews on a minimum monthly frequency that are relevant to assigned subcontracts Participate in progress meetings with assigned subcontractors to ensure all outstanding commercial and contract matters are dealt with in accordance with the time frames prescribed in the subcontract Your skills and experience: Tertiary qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying, law, construction management, or economics preferred. Ideally 2-3+ years in engineering or construction industry, (Ideally with direct experience on large value projects) This will be a 12-month fixed term contract. Combined, the joint venture will provide the skills, knowledge, and history to deliver zero harm projects, bringing world-class and proven experience in high voltage power transmission, substations, and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure projects in an exciting and challenging role. APPLY NOW! Please note: Elecnor Australia reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process for this role immediately and the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and agency submissions will not be considered for this position. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry? #J-18808-Ljbffr