Senior Contract Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator – Tier 1 Main Contractor – Data Centres
 
NES Fircroft is representing a Tier 1 Main Contractor with a proven track record of delivering data centre projects.
As Senior Contracts Administrator, you will lead the commercial and contract function to assist in successfully delivering data centre projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Project Managers on financial activities.
• Review Bill of Quantities including agreed Value Management Items and set up project budgets, ensuring accuracy and seeking clarity where alignment with estimates is not achieved.
• Implement and maintain financial tools.
• Process financial tasks according to the financial calendar.
• Provide accurate, timely financial reports.
• Maintain project financial records.
• Submit progress claims promptly.
• Monitor and expedite payments.
• Administer site payments and supplies.
• Process payments in financial software (e.g., Cheops).
• Manage subcontractor tendering and contracts.
• Maintain subcontractor records and insurances.
• Conclude final accounts and release securities.
• Analyze tender documents and contracts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Consult on potential claims and disputes.
• Administer project procurement schedule.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Oversee contract administration.
• Track milestone events and dates.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage extensions of time.
• Ensure compliance with insurance and contractual requirements.
• Submit necessary notices and claims.
• Review contract documents and project requirements.
• Manage design issues and assess impacts on timelines and costs.
• Document site progress.
• Manage Aconex project administration tasks.
• Collaborate with design consultants.
• Ensure effective use of Dynamics 365.
• Prepare handover manuals.
• Assist Project Manager in achieving Practical Completion.
  
  Requirements:
• Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the commercial construction industry.
• Experience in large-scale construction projects, preferably data centres.
• Experience in successfully negotiating complex contracts with a variety of stakeholders, including trade contractors, suppliers and clients.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.