Superintendents Representative

Description:

Make a meaningful impact and work with QLD Government’s builder, QBuild! Benefit from working in a commercialised business unit within the public sector and enjoy access to a range of government exclusive benefits, as well as exciting career opportunities across the state. Don't miss this chance to build your career —apply now!
Join QBuild for an exciting career opportunity as a permanent Superintendent’s Representative and provide contract administration to QBuild. Use your skills to perform operational contract administration services for construction and engineering contracts.
QBuild is a commercialised business unit of the Queensland Government. It has been Queensland Government's builder for over 160 years, playing an important role in communities across the state by building and maintaining government-owned assets such as schools, social housing, police stations and correctional and health facilities.
About The Role
The primary purpose of the position is to ensure that both party obligations under the contracts are appropriately fulfilled. The position is responsible for providing contract administration services in accordance with all relevant standards of contract administration and contractual provisions from tender acceptance to final certification on projects as necessary.
Duties And Skills Involved
Being aware of the Contractual obligations of the parties to the contract and apply those obligations honestly and fairly.Providing operational contract supervisory services in respect to construction and engineering contracts on major and complex projects by:Undertaking regular site inspections.Ensuring site meetings are held at regular intervals and conducted in accordance with a standardised procedure.Issuing variation orders.Assessing contractual claims.Processing contractor's requests for Information.Ensuring Building Act Compliance inspections are undertaken and appropriate records kept.Providing high level advice and information to assist the Superintendent in undertaking and administering dispute resolution processes in respect to building and engineering construction.Implementing contract administration policies and procedures applicable to traditional contracts as identified by the Superintendent.Acting in accordance with QBuild procedures and systems in respect to contract administration and contractual provisions.Implementing post contract performance evaluation systems and procedures to provide comprehensive and timely information required by the Pre-Qualified Contractor Register.Effectively communicating with clients and all project team members, in relation to all potential cost and time and quality issues.Applying appropriate employment equity and workplace health and safety principles and procedures whilst undertaking the above duties and responsibilities.Participating in the review and improvement of the operational effectiveness of the Business Unit's Quality Assurance procedures as requested.
Preferred Skills And Experience/Additional Requirements
Experience in administering government building contracts is highly desirable
How do I apply?
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.
Description
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:
ResumeCover letter (2 pages maximum) telling us why you are interested in and capable of performing the role.
If you have any questions about the position or your application please contact Simon Coombes, Delivery Manager on 0417 793 902 or simon.coombs@epw.qld.gov.au
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/627800/25
Closing Date: Monday, 07 April 2025
Occupational group Construction & Architecture