Laura Legge
Hunter Valley
Summary
Professional Contract Coordinator with 5 years progressive experience in civil and residential construction contracts, as well as global mining industry contracts for heavy machinery sales. Possess a Bachelor's Degree of Construction Management and Certificate 3 in Business Administration Legal. Advanced skills in negotiation, compliance, document preparation, and strong expertise in end-to-end contract and project management, with a proven ability to manage complex, high-valued contracts and risk mitigation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Coordinator
McLanahan Corporation
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
- Held and managed kick-off meetings to the engineering team once a tender bid had been awarded, to then pass the file through the pipeline to design, manufacture and supply the machinery.
- Coordinated and attended meetings as company's main contact to review contractual obligations.
- Worked collaboratively with departments to increase success with bid opportunities and supported internal initiatives to improve value proposition.
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavourable terms by submitting departures with alternate terms & conditions or clauses to come to an agreement with the buyer.
- Managed timelines of tender submissions and frequently followed up with engineering managers, estimating specialists and sales team to ensure all documentation has been received for submissions.
- Proofed, corrected and viewed all proposals and quotes prior to being sent out to buyers.
- Managed global contracts at high-values.
Project Coordinator
NXT Building Group
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Contract Support Officer
Transport For NSW
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Liaise with Service Providers, responding to enquiries and resolving issues, to ensure the provision of accurate information and optimal performance.
- Oversee and lead a range of contracts support services, including maintaining databases, to ensure accuracy of information and support the effective management of contracts.
- Analyze and familiarize with the contract clauses, KPI requirements under the contract and SoW to implement in everyday meetings and conversation with Service Providers.
- Identify and implement business improvement options in order to support the efficient functioning of our team.
- Worked closely with property team and Service Providers to hold team accountable for future maintenance of works, public enquiries and RFI enquiries.
- Create Potential Modification Letters for upcoming projects, outlining key modification of projects, due dates and timeline. Having our Principal Representative sign off on the letters and distributed to Service Providers for a Variation Impact Statement to be issued.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration and intelligent questioning skills.
Contracts Administration Officer
Freedom Homes Pty Ltd
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Created and administered construction contracts for residential dwellings ranging from $200,000-$1.1million.
- Reviewed contracts by verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Created regular status reports regarding project progress.
- Researched laws and regulations potentially impacting company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed quotes from contractors to obtain best pricing and service for organization.
- Communicated with builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.
- Provided post-contract variations to client, outlining any works taking place outside the Scope of Works.
- Worked beside HIA and studied clauses to ensure all legal documentation is up to date and provided.
- Oversaw construction plans and made relevant changes requested by client or site supervisor.
In-Store Kitchen Expert
Bunnings
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Designed detailed kitchen layouts based on client needs, budgets and available supplies.
- Maintained relationships with installers and suppliers.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
Retail Store Manager
Luxottica- Oakley
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Generated spreadsheets detailing sales information.
- Recruited and retained top talent, with focus on completing timely performance evaluations, providing positive feedback and rewarding superior performance.
- Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
Bachelors - Construction Management
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA10.2023
Certificate - White Card
Express Online Training
Online07.2021
Certificate III - Business Administration Legal
Tafe Maitland
Maitland, NSW10.2015
Skills
- Contracts Management
- Bid and Tendering knowledge
- Project Management
- Procurement processes
- Dispute Resolution
- Commercial and Legal compliance
- Typing test- 60 WPM with 97% accuracy
- Administrative testing- Excel 77% and Word 86%
Timeline
Contract Coordinator
McLanahan Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
NXT Building Group
08.2022 - 02.2023
Contract Support Officer
Transport For NSW
03.2022 - 08.2022
Contracts Administration Officer
Freedom Homes Pty Ltd
03.2021 - 02.2022
In-Store Kitchen Expert
Bunnings
04.2020 - 03.2021
Retail Store Manager
Luxottica- Oakley
01.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelors - Construction Management
University of South Australia
Certificate - White Card
Express Online Training
Certificate III - Business Administration Legal
Tafe Maitland
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