Contracts Administrator

About the role

UON, an integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector, is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Contracts Administrator for its Commercial team at the Malaga Head Office in Perth. The role covers contract administration, cost control, client relationships and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procurement, budgets, progress claims, documentation and disputes, and ensure compliance with company, statutory and legal requirements
• Perform cost control, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, subcontract claim reviews and commercial negotiations, meeting budgetary targets
• Maintain good client relationships, negotiate contractual matters and ensure timely invoice payments
• Manage contract information, prepare subcontract and supplier documentation and oversee multiple projects
• Minimise risk exposure to the company and identify improvements to project delivery systems, policies and procedures
• Raise awareness of contractual and commercial issues within the project team, attend meetings and coordinate with engineers on progress claims
• Capture and assess technical requirement changes so that time and cost impacts are claimed under the head contract
• Oversee procurement, tender evaluation, subcontract agreements and monitor subcontractor performance

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Commercial Management, Commercial Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
• At least 3 years' experience in the building or engineering industries
• At least 2 years of site-based experience in the Australian construction or engineering industry
• Proven knowledge of contract law, administration and financial services
• Proven commercial and risk management, planning, project controls and contractual management skills
• Working knowledge of leadership and performance management
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia and living in Perth

What we offer

• Contribution to the energy transition of Australia's leading mineral and resources companies
• A corporate health cover plan exclusive to UON employees
• Training and development programs and career development opportunities
• An active social club