Contract Specialist - Brisbane, Australia - Bechtel

Bechtel

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Brisbane, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Requisition ID: 266617

Relocation Authorized:

None:

Telework Type:

Part-Time Telework:

Work Location:
Brisbane, QLD

Project Summary

_ Are you looking to make your mark with a world class, high-impact project?_

_ Keen to join an experienced and highly respected team?_

_ Want to contribute to significant environmental and cultural heritage values?_
Then the Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) Ranger rehabilitation project is what you're looking for

After more than 35 years operating as a successful uranium mine, the Ranger Project is entering its rehabilitation stage and offers an exciting opportunity for you to make a positive impact on the environment.

ERA has engaged the global engineering firm, Bechtel, to help ERA as Delivery Partner for ongoing study work.

Bechtel will be working alongside ERA and major stakeholder Rio Tinto to restore the land to the status of its surrounding World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park.

A collaborative project, this project will be developed in consultation with the Mirarr Traditional Owners and will benefit the Jabiru community.

Located 8 km east of Jabiru and 260 km south-east of Darwin, the Ranger Project will lead the way in the fast-growing area of mining closures.

This is your opportunity to join an established team, develop as a professional, and work in partnership with our client - contributing to a long-term commitment to people, communities and the environment.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity currently exists for
a
Contract Specialist to join Bechtel's Mining & Metals ERA Project team in
Brisbane.

Reporting to the Contracts Lead, the role will entail contract formation and administration duties for both goods and services.

As you will be required to effectively liaise with project Supply Chain personnel, corporate groups, functional departments global business unit contracts personnel, and other project supervisors, as well as maintain relationships with bidders and contractor personnel, we are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills who can work collaboratively and inclusively.

While the position will be based in Brisbane initially, there is potential that the role will be required to mobilise to the jobsite (Jabiru, Northern Territory) in the future as required by the project.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
Develops and issues contracts and services agreements as assigned by performing the following:

Prepare bidders' lists and pre-qualify bidders,
Form bid request packages and issue bid request packages to approved bidders,
Arrange bidders' questions and provide answers to those questions,
Receive bids and evaluate bids commercially,
Participate in negotiation of terms and conditions,
Prepare Commercial Bid Summary and Recommendation for Award,
Recommend and secure approvals in accordance with established procedures,
Prepare contract documents for execution, and,
Prepare and maintain control and status reporting documents.
Prepare and organize assigned Contracts sponsored meetings, both pre and post award, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the client and contractor on all contractual matters. After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conduct meeting and prepare and issue meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules.
Assist project Contracts team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications or supplementary commercial conditions.
Administer assigned (sub)contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
Assess and process Contractor payment claims in a timely manner.
Arrange with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, (sub)contract performance, (sub)contract administration and other major matters.
Administer moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with contractor and client personnel and obtaining settlement.
Represent Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
Administer information programs to ensure mutual understanding of (sub)contract terms and conditions.
Prepare periodic status reports for management.

What We Offer

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 rewarding local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering employees the benefits and resources to live healthy lives.

With a competitive salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is als