About the Company
We have been retained exclusively to represent a leading multi-disciplinary construction company with extensive experience across major projects in both the private and government sectors.
About the Role
We seek a competent and proven Contract Administrator who can demonstrate capability across varied building disciplines, (Building) ideally, within government and defence sector delivery environment. To date, our client’s success has incorporated design and construct delivery models such as “Managing Contractor” engagements and we are seeking candidates who have comparable experience.
The focus will see you responsible for the successful administration of commercial and contractual matters across one of the four sites this project delivers across.
With a focus on managing critical project packages across building upgrades, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skillsets at a competent level, with a Tier 1 or 2 principal contractor to be considered.
- Interact with the clients' representatives to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
- Preparation of Head Contract claims for variations, delays and other contractual claims for review and approval by the Contracts Manager and submit them to the Client’s nominee in accordance with the requirements of the Contract.
- Ensure that all subcontractors claims are properly evaluated and responded to, and that all payments to subcontractors are made in accordance with the provisions of the Subcontract
- Review the preparation of monthly forecasts on a cost code basis, including estimated cost to complete, make recommendations as required to the Construction Manager / Contracts Manager
- Assist / Review the preparation and updating of monthly cash flow and liquidity information, present any risk or opportunity to the Construction Manager / Contracts Manager for assessment, mitigation or agreement of commercial strategy
- A degree qualified (Construction Management, Q.S, Civil Engineer or Diploma Qualified with experience across varied building packages
- Min 3 years demonstratable experience in construction management with reputable local contractors working on construction projects ranging in value from $50M+
- Be an Australian or NZ citizen and be eligible for defence security clearance.
- Advanced MS Office skills (CHEOPS) a bonus
- Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
- Decision-making ability and leadership skills
- Time management and organization skill
- Stability – solid workbook with significant government projects awarded.
- Professional environment where processes, procedures and projects are comparable with the “top tier” sector, yet the workplace culture still retains “family company values.”
- Very competitive remuneration package FIFO or Full relocation
- How to Apply Those who are serious about a change and meet the requirements listed should reply promptly as we are ready to engage now!
