Superintendents Representative

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.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the below attached applicant guide and role description. Once reviewed please submit the following documents to apply:

Resume
Cover 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 Hayden Nicholson on 0407 624 565 or hayden.nicholson@epw.qld.gov.au

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/630461/25
Closing Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2025<space>This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.