Job Description
As a Principal’s Representative within Major Projects, you will be a key contributor to delivering complex capital works projects on behalf of Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning and Public Works and other agencies that deliver positive economic and social outcomes.Job details Position status Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type Flexible full-timeOccupational group Contract ManagementClassification AO8Workplace Location Brisbane Inner CityJob ad reference QLD/579213/24Closing date 01-Aug-2024Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob duration 12 months with possible extensionContact person Nathan FitzsimonsContact details Phone: 0414 864 474Access theAs a Principal's Representative within Major Projects, you will be a key contributor to delivering complex capital works projects on behalf of Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning and Public Works and other agencies that deliver positive economic and social outcomes.What you will be doingFulfil all aspects of the role of Principal's Representative for major capital works projects delivered through the Queensland Government's Two Stage Managing Contractor form of contract and exercise the functions of the Principal's Representative under the Contract, in good faith.Undertake day-to-day administration of the Managing Contract as described in the Conditions of Contract, including the issuing of directions to the Managing Contractor.Review the progress of preparation of the documentation in accordance with the agreed design and the design management work to be carried out by the Managing Contractor.Ensure that the Managing Contractor establishes a project reporting system in accordance with the conditions of contract to report monthly on progress, expenditure, design, and construction standards on all related issues.Manage Retention Monies and Securities, and check that materials and standards of workmanship, trade specifications and other documents are fit for purpose; and are in accordance with the Design.Check that the subcontractor tender process is properly administered in accordance with the Conditions of Contract and supported with documentation and with a process for consistently addressing enquiries/RFI's (Request for Information) from sub-contract tenderers.Approval or otherwise of the Managing Contractor's programme in accordance with the Conditions of Contract, monitoring the progress against the design, documentation and construction programmes prepared by consultants and contractors.Process contractual claims such as Progress variations, Latent Conditions, Notices of Delay and Extension of Time Claims.Liaise with the Managing Contractor in the response to RFI's, testing and inspections of the Works, review of sub-trade tenders etc.Check that required certification of compliance of construction documents is received from consultants and that all “Work as Executed” drawings and Operation and Maintenance manuals are provided as required under the contract and ensure that during the defects liability period, all defects and outstanding matters are resolved.What we are looking forExperience managing/administering construction contracts for complex major infrastructure projects, preferably projects with a value over $100 million.Strong commercial acumen and confidence to engage with consultants and contractors for projects of significant capital value - experience as Principal's Representative on Managing Contractor Contracts will be strongly regarded.Leadership capability to provide oversight and mentoring for the development of the staff performing in the roles of Site Representative or Clerk of Works.Qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Project Management, Architecture, or related discipline will be highly regarded.A willingness to contribute to a collaborative project environment that encourages stakeholders and consultants to contribute their expertise, experience, and enthusiasm to enhance project outcomes.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/579213/24Closing Date: Thursday, 01 August 2024Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Queensland Government
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