Who We Are  

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Our Energy & Utilities business provides end-to-end facilities management and asset lifecycle support services for Australia’s critical economic infrastructure. Operating across the future energy, power generation, oil and gas and industrial sectors, we work closely with our customers to optimise the reliability, efficiency and whole of life costs of their assets and facilities.   

About the Role 

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Contract Administrator in either Melbourne VIC, Brisbane QLD, or Sydney NSW for Downer’s Power Projects Team, in its Energy & Utilities business, reporting to the Commercial Director. The Senior Contract Administrator is responsible for drafting, consolidating and negotiating downstream contracts for the Downer Power Projects Team (although may support other projects and contracts from time-to-time). The role involves ensuring the successful implementation and management of downstream contracts, which align with project requirements and organisational objectives. The ideal candidate will envision themselves attending to duties such as:

Plan and lead downstream contract negotiations to establish suitable back-to-back arrangements and compliant agreements in accordance with Downer policies and process; Support tendering activity, including developing tender packages, issuing and managing RFx process, and technical and commercial evaluation of tender responses; Identify, manage and mitigate contract risks to enable the organisation to meet its obligations and maximise opportunities; Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and proactively engage to resolve conflict or other issues; Work with project controls team to ensure cost and schedule information relating to subcontract delivery and key procurement milestones are captured in project budgets, schedules, registers etc; and Partner with bid and project teams to deliver successful project outcomes, including, but not limited to, cost savings, high-level quality and compliance.

 About You  

Tertiary level qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law or a related field. High level of strategic thinking, relationship management, and technical and commercial expertise in contract law, procurement and project management in a construction environment. Strong experience in the negotiation and administration of sub-contracts. Sound understanding of contract law (particularly construction contracts in AU and NZ), procurement processes and risk management. Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, deadline driven environments. Excellent attention to detail, diligent in ensuring all sub-contracts are clear, accurate, and comply with legal, financial and technical requirements, including alignment with Head Contract.

  What We Offer  

Employee benefits including health and wellness initiatives. Personalised career development and growth working with an industry leading team.   Competitive remuneration package. Safety focused culture working within a leading services industry.  Management support coupled with ongoing training and mentoring.    Career enhancing opportunity to work within an ASX limited company. 

 

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.