Senior Contracts Administrator

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Title: Senior Contracts Administrator

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Project Services Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing contract administration services to meet client and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare commercial information for contract and purchase approval documents.
  • Assist in the payment process of contracts and purchase orders.
  • Assist with the preparation of tender documentation and adjudication of tenders.
  • Create and maintain commercial registers.
  • Prepare and compile contracts (NEC, FIDIC, Employer Bespoke)
  • Ensure that tender and contract documentation is prepared in a way that minimises risks.
  • Administer the contract according to NEC3 requirements during execution.
  • Work closely with the Project Manager and Engineers by providing contract assurance and manage changes in accordance with NEC3.
  • Establish and manage required Performance and Retention Bonds.
  • Identify events which could influence changes in scope, cost or schedule and initiate the NEC3 change management process.
  • Close out contract through completion of final account statement and return of applicable bonds.
Key Qualifications and Experience Required:
  • Degree in Quantity Surveyor / BSc Construction Management
  • Minimum of 10 years contract management experience working in the mining, engineering or oil and gas sectors
  • Good understanding and knowledge of modern contracting strategies for major engineering projects including forms of contract, payment terms, incentive/penalty arrangements and innovative commercial models
  • Strong experience and skills in handling large contractors, consultant progress claims, variation claims and other issues that arise during execution phase
  • Highly self-motivated, disciplined and have the ability to work efficiently and proactively
  • Proven communication and presentation skills

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

We are looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator who will be part of our Project Services Team, working at the client project site offices. Our people are the key to our success and are our most important asset. As Senior Contracts Administrator you will be providing services that help our clients devise strategies to deliver successful business solutions prior to sanction, achieve confidence around project delivery, ensure projects are effectively managed & controlled and facilitate the capture and transfer of knowledge.

Turner & Townsend is committed to providing a positive and confident atmosphere within our offices. As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will be expected to maintain a professional and focused conduct when engaging with clients, competitors and colleagues. You will be responsible for supporting a positive and confident atmosphere within the Turner & Townsend offices and reflecting the Turner & Townsend standards in your leadership, verbal, and non-verbal communication, in your general conduct, your attire and your attitude.

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will be required to maintain confidentiality and not disclose any information on Turner & Townsend business dealings or affairs. You will be expected to treat all client information that is not public knowledge as confidential and not give any unauthorized people access to this information.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success.

Please note that Turner & Townsend does not accept unsolicited resumes/CVs. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

We are looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator who will be part of our Project Services Team, working at the client project site offices. Our people are the key to our success and are our most important asset. As Senior Contracts Administrator you will be providing services that help our clients devise strategies to deliver successful business solutions prior to sanction, achieve confidence around project delivery, ensure projects are effectively managed & controlled and facilitate the capture and transfer of knowledge.

Turner & Townsend is committed to providing a positive and confident atmosphere within our offices. As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will be expected to maintain a professional and focused conduct when engaging with clients, competitors and colleagues. You will be responsible for supporting a positive and confident atmosphere within the Turner & Townsend offices and reflecting the Turner & Townsend standards in your leadership, verbal, and non-verbal communication, in your general conduct, your attire and your attitude.

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will be required to maintain confidentiality and not disclose any information on Turner & Townsend business dealings or affairs. You will be expected to treat all client information that is not public knowledge as confidential and not give any unauthorized people access to this information.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success.

Please note that Turner & Townsend does not accept unsolicited resumes/CVs. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.



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