Snr Contract Specialist

Requisition ID: 281574 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Brisbane, QLD 

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Project Overview:

After more than 35 years operating as a successful uranium mine, the Ranger Project is entering its rehabilitation stage and offers an exciting opportunity for you to make a positive impact on the environment. ERA has engaged the global engineering firm, Bechtel, to support ERA as Delivery Partner for ongoing work.

Bechtel will be working alongside ERA and Rio Tinto to restore the land to the status of its surrounding World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. A collaborative project, this project will be developed in consultation with the Mirarr Traditional Owners and will benefit the Jabiru community. 

Located 8 km east of Jabiru and 260 km south-east of Darwin, the Ranger Project will lead the way in the fast-growing area of mining closures. This is your opportunity to join an established team, develop as a professional, and work in partnership with our client – contributing to a long-term commitment to people, communities and the environment.

Interested to learn more? Visit: Energy Resources of Australia (www.energyres.com.au)

Job Summary:

An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Senior Contract Specialist – Studies to join Bechtel’s Mining & Metals ERA Project team in Brisbane. 

Reporting to the Contracts Lead, you will be the primary commercial point of contact for the study team and will perform both formation and administration of commitments. You will be the primary contract administrator for engineering service provider agreements and may lead other personnel, subject to scope requirements.

As you will be required to effectively liaise with project Supply Chain (procurement and contracts) personnel, corporate groups, functional departments, global business unit contracts personnel, and other project supervisors, as well as maintain relationships with bidders and contractor personnel, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively and inclusively.

In this role, you will lead a team to manage subcontracts and monitor operations.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare bidders’ lists and pre-qualify bidders,
• Form bid request packages for packages that have a high value, complexity or risk and issue bid request packages to approved bidders,
• Coordinate bidders’ questions and provide answers to those questions,
• Receive bids and evaluate bids commercially,
• Lead negotiation of terms and conditions for assigned packages, and support other team members in their negotiations as required,
• Prepare Commercial Bid Summary and Recommendation for Award,
• Other responsibilities as designated.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Broad experience in the formation, negotiation and award of all types of contracts, including cross-functional experience in two or more contract disciplines (formation, administration, prime, etc.).
• Experience administering commercial agreements in the Northern Territory is an asset.
• Experience in an Ethics and Compliance role is an asset.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of law, negotiations, accounting or cost engineering gained through education or experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the project functional groups and company policies, procedures and work practices.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

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Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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