Contracts Manager

HumeLink West Project

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

 The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.5bn, includes delivery of new 500Kv double circuit transmission lines spanning 130kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team based in our Project Office in Sydney.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Provide assistance and guidance to Humelink staff, including project managers, project engineers and contracts administrators on commercial and contract administration matters.

• Put in place plans and procedures at a project level that address commercial issues and ensure contract compliance with time bars, submissions, notices and the like

• Assist in the resolution of disputes etc., in conjunction with the project Commercial Manager and where applicable, Legal personnel.

• Ensure that project documentation and correspondence is in accordance with project requirements and all legal risk areas are identified, reported and mitigated to allow adequate risk management strategies to be effected.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

What are we looking for you to bring to the team:

·         Degree or Diploma in Business, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent

·         Minimum 8 years’ experience in Contract Administration with Tier 1 or 2 company experience

·         Understanding of construction principals and legal arguments

·         Delay / disruption and claim experience required

·         Demonstrated experience in the negotiation and management of commercial contracts that achieve service delivery outcomes

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.