Contract Administrator

Top tier 3 builder with a strong pipeline of work and exceptional reputation in the market Your new company This well-established, diverse commercial builder have successfully delivered education, commercial, industrial, residential, health and heritage projects for over 70 years. This stable organisation is passionate about the development of their employees internally and keeping their current staff engaged. With a majority of their work being government funded, work is plentiful. A position now exists for an experienced Contract Administrator to join the team in the inner Eastern suburbs on a permanent basis. Your new role You will be responsible for: Your initial project will be a $20M Education project, commencing immediately Your project will be based in the Northern suburbs and you will be expected to visit the site multiple times per week Preparation of scope of works, subcontractor packages and procurement schedules Progress claims and variations Excellent communication skills Administration of RFI's to clients, consultants and architects Working alongside the PM to ensure smooth operations What you'll need to succeed Solid experience in a Contract Administrator role in Melbourne is essential Must have previous experience in the delivery of Commercial projects in Australia Exposure to education projects will be looked upon favourably Must have worked for a locally based head contractor Tertiary qualifications relevant to construction / trade qualified Strong attention to detail and natural leadership skills Strong relationships with subcontractors will be looked upon favourably What you'll get in return A business that offers a high level of support A company with exceptionally low staff turnover rates (On average 12 years) A company that offers an inclusive and friendly workplace culture Strong emphasis on staff engagement- nice dinners and strong, inclusive culture Friday night drinks A company with an extremely solid financial track record A business with a strong pipeline of work A business that offers flexibility A company who adequately resource their projects What you need to do now Send your CV in word format to Charlotte.bakerhays.com.au Call Charlotte Baker on 0408 900 899 for more information on this position, or other similar positions that may be available LHS 297508 2773654