Contracts Professional

Harmony, Queensland, Australia
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Contracts Professional

Requisition ID: 297000 

  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
  • Work Location: Brisbane, QLD

 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies and provide opportunities for local and regional communities. 

The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world-class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.

Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure. Bechtel is providing these EPC services across all disciplines and functions for this exciting capital project.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”.

Major Responsibilities:

Subcontract Management

Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of subcontracts
Assists Subcontract Manager or more senior Subcontract Professionals in completion of the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, Standard Work Process Procedures, and automated subcontract management systems
Monitors areas of subcontract performance, as assigned
Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific subcontracts problems, as assigned
Organizes materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations, and training sessions, and prepares periodic status reports
Works with Digital Supply Chain and other Automation Tools

Subcontract Formation

Duties and responsibilities involve the formation and award of small value, routine-type subcontracts
Assists with negotiations in commitment of contracts, but directs negotiation in small value contracts
Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned
Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially
Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations
Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures
Prepares subcontract documents for execution
Prepares and maintains control and status reporting documents
Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Extensive working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices. Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.
  • Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily engineering, construction and project controls.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

 

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