Senior Contracts Administrator

About the role

UON, an integrated energy company in Western Australia providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector, is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Senior Contracts Administrator to join its team at the Malaga Perth head office. The role manages and leads the contractual, commercial and project control processes on an assigned project, working under the direction of the Risk and Commercial Manager. It oversees the work of the Senior Contracts Specialists, Quantity Surveyors and Contracts Administrators assigned to the project.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the project's contracts team
• Handle commercial governance, reporting and health checks on the project
• Manage contractual, legal and insurance claims, including disputes
• Carry out pre-contract review and contract handover
• Ensure compliance with UON's systems and procedures on the project

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Commercial Management or a similar discipline
• Accreditation with MRICS, AAIQS, MCIOB or equivalent
• At least 10 years' experience in contracts administration or commercial management in construction, mining or energy, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead contracts role
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing and developing a team of contracts professionals
• Experience with bespoke client contracts, design and construct, EPC/EPCM and alliance models
• Construction Induction Card (White/Blue Card)
• Unrestricted right to work in Australia

Required skills

• Solid background in tendering, estimating, finance and project controls
• Experience managing complex claims and disputes, including formal dispute resolution
• Expert contractual review, variation, claims and dispute documentation writing
• Working knowledge of WA security of payment legislation, including the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021
• Strong commercial acumen, leadership, negotiation and communication skills

What we offer

• A corporate health cover plan exclusive to UON employees
• Training and development programs, including apprenticeships, traineeships and internal training
• Career development opportunities
• An active social club