Project Contracts Manager

Don’t delay. Start your dream career with Dematic today.

• Join a global leader at the forefront of automation, robotics and engineering
• Exciting and dynamic role working on one of our biggest major projects to date
• Permanent role located in Tarneit, Melbourne
• Competitive salary with rewarding career opportunities

WHAT SETS US APART

This is an exciting time to join Dematic. If you have ever wondered how your online shopping arrives to your door, we play a major part in this process, and we want you to join us to keep excelling at it. We are proud to partner with some of the most innovative companies in the world to design, build, implement, and support automated system solutions for warehouses, distribution centres, and production facilities.

We live on the cutting edge of technology and industry and are a global leader with 11,000 employees worldwide and over 700 employees in Australia and New Zealand.

WHY YOU WILL BE EXCITED ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Project: Dematic is delivering a state-of-the-art warehouse and logistics automation project for one of Dematic’s global blue-chip clients with a project value in the mid-billion AUD. This major project contains 80,000 sqm of automated storage and retrieval systems (conveyer, racking, robotics) and will be executed from 2024 to 2028. Dematic will deliver the automation fit-out from in-house design (mechanical, electrical, controls and software) to completion, including installation, commissioning and testing to handover.

As the Project Contracts Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the contractual and commercial aspects of our installation projects, starting with the project outlined above. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in contract administration, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Generous salary + super
• Progressive and innovative global company experiencing high growth
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Salary packaging
• Corporate discounts on car rentals and IT products/accessories
• Paid Parental Leave + super – 12 weeks for primary carer/2 weeks secondary carer
• Study assistance & long-term career development opportunities

And some other great things to know about us……

• Employee engagement is high at 80% in our recent employee survey
• Average tenure is 8 years, with 12% internal promotions and transfers annually because we actively invest in developing our people.
• A staggering 30% of all new hires are referrals, as our people know it’s a great place to work and recommend it to others.

Tasks and Qualifications:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer construction and installation contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements
• Review and negotiate contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks
• Provide guidance on contract-related issues to project teams and management
• Implement a comprehensive process for checking and approving invoices related to installation progress, ensuring accuracy, cross-referencing with contractual terms and project deliverables before approving payments
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and correspondence
• Track and report on contract milestones, deliverables, and deadlines
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and ensure contractual obligations are met
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and procurement teams to address contractual issues and facilitate resolution
• Manage the change order process, including reviewing, negotiating, and processing change orders in a timely manner

ABOUT YOU – WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field
• Ability to work on the project site (very limited work from home)
• Proven experience in construction and installation contract administration
• Knowledge of construction or installation processes, materials, and methods
• Strong knowledge of contract law and construction industry regulations
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office suite

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply for the above position, please click on the ‘Apply’ button.

Please note that due to the high number of responses, we will only respond to candidates that have been shortlisted.

Dematic is committed to proving equal employment opportunity in all areas of employment including recruitment, selection, promotion, training etc. and in accordance with federal and state legislation, Dematic Pty Ltd (Dematic or the Company) promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.