Job description: About John HollandAt John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known at its heart infrastructure is about people – our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work.That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.About the ProjectJohn Holland in partnership with McConnell Dowell (Joint Venture) are delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland. This is an innovative project that involves the world-first conversion of a disused gold mine into a pumped storage hydroelectric power generation facility in far-north Queensland (270km NW of Townsville).The project will see the conversion of two existing mine pits into reservoirs, involving the construction of significant underground infrastructure including a large powerhouse cavern and waterway shafts and tunnels to allow the transfer of water between upper and lower reservoirs to generate power during peak periods and return water back to the upper reservoir during off peak periods.This project received funding from ARENA as part of ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program and is a gamechanger for the clean energy industry worldwide as it is an entirely new approach to large-scale energy storage.Responsibilities of the role
Participate in scope of works planning, ensuring that gaps are minimised, cost efficiencies are maximised and subcontractor capabilities are considered.
Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing.
Create and maintain good working relationships with a broad range of subcontractors and a maintain good awareness of market conditions and movements.
Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to the Commercial Manager and or Project Manager.
Provide commercial support for self-perform works.
Assist dispute resolution processes as required.
Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes (including those allocated to direct reports) are accurately maintained and cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification.
Effectively manage subcontracts through all phases, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out.
Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting (PCR), Asset Registers, Commercial pack and Contract Sum.
Ensure compliance with Building Code at all times and report any potential non-compliances.
Prepare reporting on commercial performance periodically and on an ad hoc basis as required.
Assist with Head Contract administration where required.
Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures
What we are looking for
Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator in the construction working for tier 1 construction businesses
Experience working on $100m + Projects
Experience in all stages of subcontract management, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations management, completion and close out.
Strong commercial acumen and awareness in areas of cost management and contract law.
Awareness and compliance with document control and records management procedures.
We Offer
Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.
Expected salary:
Location: Einasleigh, QLD
Job date: Wed, 14 May 2025 06:52:45 GMT
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