We are currently partnering with a major utility organisation to source a dedicated Contract Officer position based in Brisbane. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the productive and diligent administration of multiple high-volume (50-100 active individual projects) contracts that underpin a substantial infrastructure design and delivery program.
Please note: This is strictly a Contract Administration and Management position, not a Procurement role. The successful candidate will be heavily focused on managing embedded contracts and processing monthly Payment Claims.
Key Accountabilities
- Administer high-value contracts (up to $70m per annum) and provide expert advice on contract management to program managers and senior stakeholders.
- Undertake initial reviews of monthly payment claims, submit accruals to work order level detail, and provide detailed supporting documentation.
- Setup appropriate cost tracking structures to monitor contract and project expenditure.
- Assess supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and manage performance gaps or unjustified claims.
- Undertake detailed reviews of proposed variations against contractual entitlements and financial approvals, negotiating with suppliers where necessary.
- Build constructive relationships with contractor commercial teams to enable the rapid provision of service and resolution of issues.
What You Will Bring
- Mandatory: Proven Contract Administration/Management experience.
- Mandatory: Excellent Excel skills for data collection, analysis, costing, and budgeting.
- Highly Desirable: Experience in managing complex, major infrastructure design and delivery contracts.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess pain/gain claims and negotiate supplier variations.
- Proven commercial experience in a senior role utilizing Total Cost Estimate (TCE), Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), or similar collaborative contract models.
- Understanding of asset-based work breakdown structures and their application to project planning, forecasting, and cost control.
Benefits of choosing Randstad
- Discounts at retailers like JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
- Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App and weekly pay.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.