Contracts Manager - Refurb projects to $50m+

• Established progressive upper mid-tier national construction company
• Large prestigious project portfolio with excellent pipeline
• Fast track career progression and brilliant company culture

Great opportunity to work for a professional renowned national head contractor working on refurb and complex building projects from $20m to $50m+.

Our client is an established leader in the construction industry who are known for their high-quality practices.  They are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing construction business in Sydney NSW.
  
Offering a range of services to their high-end clients, the companies division specialises in refurb and complex fi-outs of Health, Commercial, Residential, 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).
  
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage and mentor a contracts administration team
• Managing all facets of the subcontract process
• 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
• Assist in the preparation and administration of project completion and inspection test plans

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Construction, Engineering, or a building related qualification or trade with experience to equate to degree
• Minimum 5 to 10+ years’ experience within the construction industry
• Construction Safety Induction (White) Card
• Proven knowledge of subcontract tendering, standards, and procedures
• Strong negotiation skills
• Sound understanding of overall construction program and plans
• Able to identify key client and builder obligations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport at all levels

This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with an established organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.  If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume. 
  
For further information, contact Lisa Naughton via email to lisa.naughton@amida-recruit.com.au or 0450 302 738 or Sam Barnes via email to sam.barnes@amida-recruit.com.au on 0429 306 688.