Contracts Administrator - High Spec Commercial Projects

• Established progressive upper mid-tier national construction company
• Large prestigious commercial project portfolio with excellent pipeline, projects to $50m+
• Brilliant company culture and career progression opportunities

Great opportunity to work on corporate commercial projects in the CBD with a professional renowned national head contractor. ASAP for right candidate.

A market leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, they are now seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their professional team.
  
Offering a range of services to their high end clients, the company specialises in fit-out, heavy refurb and some new build of Corporate Office, Health, Education, Government, Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure sector projects. Incorporating a wide range of skillsets, their refurbishment work can have a large element of structural trades, heavy demolition, facades, steel and concrete (adding or removing levels etc.).
  
Experience on large scale commercial fitouts, refurb or build projects would be desirable as well as having a strong commercial base knowledge ideally working in a Tier 1, 2 or 3 professional environment however.
  
You will be responsible for the management and administration of contracts throughout the project life cycle. In addition, you will ensure that the high quality and profitability of the projects are maintained while financial and contractual risks are minimized.
  
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Managing all facets of the subcontract process
• Processing variations
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Prepare, check and review subcontract packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure they are adhering to environmental commitments and responsibilities
• Preparation of accurate payment schedules
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Process progress claims, delay claims and external variations according to contractual obligations
• Preparation of project budgets for review and provide accurate rolling final account forecasts
• Preparation and administration of project completion and inspection test plans

  
Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or similar
• Minimum 5 to 10 years+ experience within the construction industry – a tier 1, 2 or 3 background would be ideal
• Construction Safety Induction (White) card
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong financial analysis and administrative focus
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work.
  
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-day via email to jacob.montague-day@amida-recruit.com.au or 0406 8492 or Sam Barnes on sam.barnes@amida-recruit.com.au or 0429 306 688 for further information.