The Company
An opportunity has come to work for an Australian owned and operated civil construction company working on some great projects. We are a company that focuses on finding people who are the right fit into our clients companies with culture as much having the right skills and experience.
Job summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator who is keen to mentor other contract administrators too. Your experience in pre and post contracts across a range of diverse projects will be needed in a tricky yet rewarding role. You will work effectively be working with various internal and external stakeholders to deliver required commercial outcomes.
Task and Responsibilities Support the preparation, review and response to contractual correspondence Prepare monthly cost reporting and forecasting Preparation and submission of head contract progress claims Understand all commercial aspects of construction contracts and identify areas of financial risk Cost control management Procurement of subcontractors and negotiation of commercial terms in accordance with company protocols Assess and manage subcontractor claims, invoices and variations Assist in preparation of monthly commercial report Liaise with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure commercial risks are mitigated Maintain all necessary registers, contractual documentation and templates Knowledge, skills and attributes Demonstrated experience as a Contracts Administrator, working in the construction and engineering industry including building construction, infrastructure and rail Tertiary qualifications in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction Management Experience in all stages of the subcontract management, including preparation of the scope of works, procurement, project launch and close out Site-based engineering or construction experience Ability to work independently against the deadlines, but also work as a part of the team Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders Excellent attention to detail