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At Kapitol Group, we pride ourselves on being Victoria's second largest privately owned construction company. Our vision is to continuously improve the construction industry by setting new standards for quality, safety, culture and work-life balance.
We're a team of high performing professionals obsessed with innovation and excellence in construction. Our work spans the commercial, education, industrial, and residential sectors.
With a healthy and growing pipeline of work, we are looking for a talented and driven Senior Contracts Administrator. Our new hire will have strong experience with procurement, package reviews, drafting documentation, variations, reports and managing RFIs.
What You'll Do Assist with the procurement of materials across various projects, including delivery to site
Draft subcontract documentation
Review, develop and administer trade packages scope of work before calling for tenders
Assess quotes, negotiate, and provide tender price comparisons and recommendations
Respond to on-site requests from site teams
Obtain and assess trade variations, and assist with the preparation of head contract variation submission
Provide regular letting and vetting updates to the Project Manager
Manage client and subcontractor RFIs from site
Head Contract & Subcontract administration
Manage and track project expenditure and prepare a monthly report
Programme and system management including reviews for compliance, accuracy, efficiency, and improvements
Determine supply costs from new and existing suppliers
Data entry and general administration
Assist in upskilling Project Managers on commercial aspects of a project
Mentor Contract Administrators, Graduates, Cadets, and new starters and provide feedback
About You A genuine passion for the Construction industry
Tertiary qualified in Construction Management or a related discipline
7+ years of Contract Administration experience, ideally in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment
Experience in a Contract Administration role on multiple $50M+ projects
Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members
JOBPAC experience preferred, as well as proficiency across MS Suite
Agile thinking and ability able to identify opportunities
Confidence and demonstrated capability in negotiation
Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex issues with clarity and ease
A meticulous eye for detail and outstanding record keeping skills
Ability to work well both in autonomously and team environments with a commitment to organisational success
How You'll Benefit 5-day work week (exception of Site Managers/Supervisors who work 10 days in 14, with every other Saturday off)
Investment in training with the aim to have the best trained workforce in the industry
Free health assessments for all staff
Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary care givers
Fast-tracked career development opportunities and support our staff through mentoring, workshops and retreats
Industry-leading internal communication channels to break down silos across sites, allowing staff to share ideas, lessons learnt and other resources.
Kapitol values diversity and aims to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.
Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website (kapitolgroup.com.au) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.
Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.
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