Senior Contracts Administrator (Renewables) at Murray & Roberts

Job description

Key Performance Indicators:

• Securing the Company’s commercial and financial position on the project.
• Negotiating and drafting of all types of contracts.
• Assist with and manager relevant disputes.
• Manage subcontractors and main contracts with the client.
• Functional and management reporting (risk registers etc.)
• Commercial compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Relationship, subcontractor and information management.
• Identification and conversion where applicable of all contract and subcontract risks and opportunities.
• Monthly project and cost report responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management reports regarding contractual issues and project risks;
• Ensuring that all Client Correspondence are adequately responded to and letters are issued to Client regarding all project related contractual issues;
• Advise management and project team on legal and contractual issues pertaining to the project/s;
• Execute forensic investigation of contractual issues;
• Liaising with the Client/Subcontractors and the site team to identify and handle contractual and legal issues;
• Assist Functional Manager to liaise with external legal advisors;
• Draft contractual correspondence and notices;
• Maintain contractual entitlements and claims opportunities;
• Assist with and manage disputes’;
• Ensure relevant insurance matters are attended to and claims are processed;

Attributes:

• Sound problem solving skills;
• Sound written and verbal communications skills
• Sound commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills;
• Detail orientated.
• MS Office
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Eagerness to learn and grown in role
• Problem solving approach.

Minimum requirements

Experience:

• Graduate with 5 years experience in contract administration;
• Exposure to Renewables energy sector advantageous.
• Understanding contract law in general.
• Experience in handling large projects.
• Be proficient in computers, ideally with a working knowledge of CCS & JDE systems.

Qualifications:

• Law degree or relevant commercial degree.