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Upper South Creek Network Project – Supporting Western Sydney’s Growth!

Be part of a large-scale, long-term joint venture between Seymour Whyte and Jacobs, awarded by Sydney Water as an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) project. As the region expands, so does the need for sustainable and resilient water solutions. The Upper South Creek Network will feature new wastewater pumping stations and gravity carriers, with the first work stage beginning before the year's end. The project also emphasises safety, digital engineering, and compliance with the latest standards, ensuring it meets future needs effectively.

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

Employee Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

The role:

As Senior Contracts Administrator, you will provide services to support the management, control, and reporting of project costs.  You will have exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with a wide variety of people and situations. 

• Awareness of project Head Contract, ensure compliance with Head Contract conditions and provisions and incorporation of relevant conditions into subcontract agreements.
• Monitor the tender evaluation and recommendation process.
• Assess high-risk activities during subcontractor tender negotiations.
• Communicate with subcontractors and suppliers during tender negotiations.
• Understand all documentation enabling the preparation and completion of accurate and thorough subcontract scopes of work. 
• Review subcontract agreements, including standard and special conditions relevant to the specific trades.
• Process subcontractor payments, including assessment of works completed, valuation of variations, processing of back charges, monitoring and evaluating site instructions and monitoring issue of payments.

About you:  

• Relevant qualifications or significant experience in commercial / contracts administration in a principal contractor environment.
• Expertise in current MS Word, Excel, MS Access, and Outlook.
• Experience with and understanding of procurement and commercial processes and procedures.
• Experience with and understanding of financial/cost/project management systems and processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of Client Head Contract documents (relevant state authorities).

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore, all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to have a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494290

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.