RJE Global is a privately owned Australian company that excels in a variety of disciplines, encompassing design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and maintenance. Our commitment to delivering innovative and client-centric solutions is well-recognized, as we operate across diverse industries including:

• Renewables (Wind & BESS)
• Thermal Power
• Mining and Resources
• Utilities and Infrastructure
• Defence

At RJE Global, we specialise in projects involving the provision of electrical balance of plant solutions. This encompasses various aspects such as underground and overhead high voltage transmission systems, substations and switchyards, diesel and gas-fired turbines, wind farms, battery storage systems, and mining process plants. We have established strong partnerships with Australia's leading transmission network providers, suppliers of wind, gas, and diesel generation equipment, as well as prominent mining companies.

The Role:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join the Commercial and Legal team at RJE. You will form a key commercial role for RJE including supporting RJE’s project management teams, pre-contracts department and senior management group. In this newly created role you will be responsible for contract management and providing commercial advice for ongoing projects. The role requires someone with strong commercial acumen, with the initiative to solve problems and streamline processes. To be successful in the role you will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously, navigate complex contracts and engage a variety of internal stakeholders including engineers, project managers, general managers and procurement managers. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Working with the procurement team to develop bespoke supplier agreements aligning with upstream contractual requirements, including ‘back-to-back’ contracting risk. 
• Facilitate commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, including drafting and amending subcontracts. 
• Assist the project management team draft commercial correspondence, including contractual letters, extension of time claims, variations and general commercial correspondence. 
• Provide commercial advice to project managers on contract interpretation and general commercial support. 
• Ensure compliance with upstream contractual requirements and ensuring subcontractor compliance.  
• Provide comprehensive project status updates to senior management, maintaining accurate contract documentation and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. 

Required:

• Experience – 3+ years as a Contracts Administrator or in a similar role in the construction industry. 
• Demonstrated experience as a Contract Administrator managing claims, extension of time claims and notice of delays with meticulous attention to project timelines and milestones. 
• Understanding of complex contractual frameworks and the ability to work autonomously to negotiate and draft subcontracts. 
• Excellent attention to detail with concise comprehensive writing skills. 
• Proven ability to manage a variety of tasks across multiple projects. 
• Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships. 

Employment Benefits:

• We offer a collaborative team environment both within and outside of the workplace. 
• We provide an attractive remuneration package paid on a weekly basis, which includes paid overtime with penalties, along with additional project-specific allowances and compensation for work away from home. We are open to discussing and negotiating individual flexibility remuneration arrangements. 
• At RJE, we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer individual flexibility arrangements. 
• We cover travel expenses if you are required to work away from home. 
• Overtime hours can be banked for time off in lieu, allowing for extended paid holidays. 
• You will have access to an extensive benefits and discounts program, offering everyday savings at over 600 retailers. 
• We offer comprehensive Training and Development programs to enhance and broaden your skill set. These programs will be discussed and tailored to align with your career path. 
• We provide opportunities for leadership and career development. 
• We offer long-term employment opportunities, with multiple years of projected project work. 
• You will be working for a 100% privately owned Australian company. 
• Despite being a large company, we pride ourselves on maintaining a family-owned company atmosphere. 
• We contribute 11% to your superannuation and offer Salary Sacrifice options. 
• As part of our RJE Employer of Choice Program, after 1 year of service, you are entitled to subsidised Life Insurance and Income Protection, along with access to annual individual Finance Planning.