Procurement Change & Variations Specialist

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

Supervise and perform the contractual management and administration of Agreement Variation Proposals to ensure risks are minimized, processes are followed and best for FGJV outcomes are achieved.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Assess contractual entitlement and commercial implications of proposed variations.

Ensure timely notification of potential variations in accordance with contract requirements.

Identify, evaluate, and document all client-initiated and project-driven changes that may impact contract scope, cost, schedule, quality, or risk.

Support implementation of robust change control processes across the project.

Monitor compliance with internal approval authorities and client change management procedures.

Track the status, approval progress, and financial impact of all variations.

Supervise maintenance of variation registers.

Provide regular reporting to department head on variation approval status and potential roadblocks.

Build and maintain strong client relationships to facilitate efficient evaluation and approval

Collaborate with all stakeholder teams to develop variation submissions.

Assist in negotiate contract terms and conditions with client/subcontractors as authorised by senior management in liaison with procurement management, as per policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ensure all variation activities comply with contract provisions, project governance requirements, and company procedures.

Assist in develop and directly develop, prepare, and submit variation proposals, business cases, and supporting commercial documentation.

Assist in negotiation and negotiate variation pricing, terms, and conditions with Suppliers, Service Providers and Subcontractors.

Working collaboratively with all stakeholders, providing support on relevant contract administration matters

Ensuring compliance with policies, guidelines, and standards

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification (Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law etc) or equivalent relevant experience

White Card

General Construction Induction Card (White Card) - mandatory

Experience

Comprehensive experience and knowledge of the procurement processes, commercial management and governance requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Contracts Administration working for a major international tier 1 construction contractor

Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable project works – preferred

Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands

Experience in claims / variations

Experience of SAP Software

Required Competencies

Well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement and Contract management

Solid technical writing and communication skills

Strong data management, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills

Sound negotiation and problem-solving skills

Strong Initiative and proactive nature

Key collaborative skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Well-developed time management skills

High attention to detail

Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Qantas Club Membership discounts

Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

If you meet the above requirements and would like to work on this iconic project, please apply now.