Design Subcontract Administrator

Purpose of the Role:

Provide assistance to the Design Subcontract Lead in the contractual management and administration to ensure risks are minimised and best for FGJV outcomes are achieved.

Qualifications:

• White Card
• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the commercial management and governance requirements of major infrastructure projects
• Experience with estimation of design works
• Minimum 5 years experience in contracts administration of design works

Required Competencies:  

• Well developed knowledge of the principles and practices of contract and commercial/finance management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and high attention to detail
• Ability to plan and organize workload appropriately, combined with a willingness to undertake routine task
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to understand and articulate contractual rights and positions
• Strong Initiative and proactive nature
• Key collaborative skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional knowledge and ability in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations, contractual claims and final accounts in accordance with the terms of subcontracts
• Manage contractual claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment
• Manage contractual issues associated with client / subcontractors/suppliers and provide advice to delivery and management teams on contractual issues
• Assist the Design Subcontract Manager in the preparation of monthly reports, correspondence registers and other registers
• Manage the compilation and collation of cost related information and reports
• Analyse financial and costs reports, identifying existing or potential variances/trends, providing recommendations as appropriate for agreement with the Department
• Oversee the target cost estimate process for the project confirming that the rail team procedures are adhered to, and that the value for money is being achieved.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.