Educational requirements: Bachelor
English requirements: Competent English
Requirements for skilled employment experience for years: 3-5 years
Required residence status: Temporary visa
Accept remote work: Accept during COVID-19 restrictions only
Our client is one of Australia’s leading commercial construction companies and growth stories.
They have successfully delivered many exciting projects for our clients who range from individual investors and government through to some of Australia’s largest REITs and corporate organisations. We have been independently shaping the nation’s landscape for over 20-years, with a total project value exceeding $1 billion.
They are equipped with specialised teams to deliver project construction services across Australia with offices in Melbourne and Adelaide and strategic partnerships across Australia, where we specialise in delivering property solutions across the new build, refurbishment and fit-out sectors.
Building our Talent
Due to our client having an increased project portfolio, coupled with multiple projects out at tender stage, we are seeking applications from Contract Administrators who have solid & proven experience working on large scale commercial construction projects. Projects are commercial, industrial & retail projects ranging from $4m up to $40mil typically.
Working as a Contracts Administrator with our client, you are responsible for the procurement of labour/sub-contractor services and financial activities with a focus on cash flow, profit maximisations, variations, reporting and administration.
Key Accountabilities:
Prepare cost forecasts, monitor financial status, and prepare cash flow statements
Provide input for financial reports to Executive Management Team
Ensure site supervisory staff are aware of the project's scope of works and inclusions in tender packages
Preparation of tender documentation required for the procurement of sub-contractors including tender and pricing schedules, scope of works, comparative tender analysis and recommendations
Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and consultants
Liaise with client regarding progress claims to Head Contract
Key Skillset Required:
Relent tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
Solid experience working on as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor on large scale building projects
Understanding of commercial and legal issues pertaining to head contracts
A working knowledge of major building trades
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Experience in quantity surveying/estimating
Strong experience in tender processes and trade procurement
Preparation of Head Contract variations
Assessing subcontractor variations
Financial understanding and knowledge of construction costs
Why join our client
Our people are supported to outperform in everything they do with a range of benefits including:
Positive working culture, enjoy a beer and catch up with the team every Friday
Professional career development opportunities, and a wealth of learning offerings
Long term job offering – solid pipeline
Multidisciplinary opportunities across Industrial and commercial industries
A business that advocates for internal progression in house
