Join a major lithium mining operation in Western Australia, supporting the delivery of a capital expansion project. This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant project within the mining and resources sector, working alongside project delivery, procurement and engineering teams.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager – Procurement & Contracts, you will manage the end-to-end administration of construction and services contracts, from tendering and contract award through to variations, claims management and close-out. You will provide commercial and contractual guidance to stakeholders, helping ensure contractual obligations are met, risks are managed, and project objectives are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead tendering, bid evaluations and contract award recommendations.
- Administer construction and services contracts in line with contractual terms and project requirements.
- Assess contractor progress claims, payment schedules and supporting documents.
- Manage variations, site instructions and contract amendments.
- Assess extensions of time, delay claims and contractual entitlements.
- Draft contractual notices, correspondence and responses to contractor submissions.
- Maintain accurate contract registers and commercial records.
- Monitor contractor performance, compliance, insurances and contractual obligations.
- Liaise with project engineers and construction teams on commercial matters and cost forecasting.
- Coordinate contract close-out, completion certificates and the release of retentions or bank guarantees.
About You
You are an experienced contracts professional with a strong construction contract administration background.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Proven construction contract administration experience, ideally in mining, resources or capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract terms, commercial risk and contract management.
- Experience in tendering, contract awards, variations, progress claims and extensions of time.
- Strong written communication skills, including drafting contractual notices and correspondence.
- The ability to assess claims, identify risks and provide commercial advice.
- Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience using contract management or procurement systems.
- A relevant degree in Construction, Law, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Availability to work a FIFO roster in a mining environment.
Why This Role
- $160,000 plus super.
- Family friendly 8:6 swing.
- Work within Western Australia's mining and resources sector.
- Support a significant capital expansion project.
- Collaborate with procurement, engineering and construction teams.
- Apply your commercial expertise in a dynamic mining environment.
If you have strong construction contract administration experience and are seeking your next FIFO opportunity, Clarity Partners welcomes your application.
