Contract Administrator

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Project Overview:

Perth Airport is a 24/7 operational airport in Western Australia, serving as the 'Western Gateway' to Australia. The airport is undergoing a major $5 BN (AUD) redevelopment over the next 7 years which will see the consolidation of the airport terminals into a single terminal campus, construction of a second parallel runway and construction of supporting airport infrastructure including a new hotel and car park. Working in an integrated client management team as the Capital Portfolio Partner, Bechtel will initially be responsible for 1) leading the development of the systems, tools and processes, required by the integrated client team, to successfully plan and manage the redevelopment works, and 2) developing the portfolio cost & schedule baseline.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Management

• Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management.
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, and other major matters.
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.

Subcontract Formation 

• Conforms and ensures subcontract execution.
• Directs negotiation in the commitment of subcontracts. 
• Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned.
• Prepares bidders’ lists and pre-qualifies bidders.
• Forms bid request packages and issues bid request packages to approved bidders.
• Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions.
• Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially.
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations.
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares subcontract documents for execution.
• Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters.
• After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules.

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.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience and courses in estimating, forecasts, pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling. 
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration, procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project. 
• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable commercial regulations and practices, and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices (preferred). 
• 6+ years of broad progressive work experience in contract administration associated with major infrastructure design and construction projects or Aviation projects.
• Specific airport experience would be an advantage.
• Experience working within or directly supporting a client’s project organization.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated skill in presenting information to management/clients.
• Experience in the Australian market preferred. 

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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