Contracts Administrator

1 week ago

West End, Australia Construction Recruitment Full time

If you're enthusiastic about being a part of a team that is working on large-scale construction projects this is a superb opportunity to join as a Contract Administrator with a subcontractor firm (painting, rendering, carpentry, C&P) operating in Brisbane.

This is an office-based, full-time position with an attractive salary package, negotiable depending on your experience.

Reporting to the General Manager and Managing Director, you will work on an impressive pipeline of projects secured. Your role requires effective subcontract administration and an understanding of robust client service. You will wear multiple hats on any given day and are ultimately responsible for the performance of projects, from leadership and team support to driving buildability and day-to-day problem-solving to create commercial outcomes.

The company

This employer is a 30+ year company, a multi-award winner and one of the most respected, trusted and distinguished commercial contractors in Queensland. They have delivered more than 1,000 projects and employ more than 100 painters, renderers and carpenters, providing an integrated and seamless service to builders in southeast Queensland.

Projects include multi-residential, large-format retail, health and medical facilities, commercial and industrial buildings, and heritage projects.

Duties

  • Daily administration operations of the Firm's projects to meet budgets
  • Review and provide SWMS, registries, warranties & and SMP to the Firm's clients as needed for each project
  • Compiling & completing all monthly progress claims and assessing return payment schedules
  • Compiling & submitting project variations & ensuring all documentation and correspondence between the Firm and client is completed as necessary
  • Administer sub-contract agreements to the Firm sub-contractors and manage invoices and payment schedules
  • Administering Principal contractor agreements and managing Delay, EoT, Program, LDs, payment terms, retentions & Practical Completion
  • Developing solutions for work delays and problems that may arise on the projects with the Operations Manager
  • Review all project contracts, negotiate the best outcome with the Firm clients and advise MD & GM on key items
  • Completing contract scope of works alongside the Estimators and advising MD & GM on key items
  • Ensuring correct document registers are recorded in the contracts alongside the Estimators
  • Manage the workforce planning of the Firm projects working alongside the Operations Manager
  • Reporting key results, tender agreements and the pricing of business endeavours between the Firm's principal contractors to the Firm's GM & MD
  • Liaising with the Firm's projects principal contractors to facilitate an efficient schedule of work
  • Negotiating liquidated damages with the Firm's clients in line with the Firm's requirements
  • Negotiating project finances at close out stage with the Firm's clients

Criteria

  • 3 – 5 years of previous experience working in Commercial Construction as a Contracts Administrator
  • Experience working within a Sub Contracting company beneficial (Not Head Contractor)
  • Understanding the sequence of construction
  • A strong affinity with ensuring safety on-site
  • You will be highly motivated and ambitious with drive and passion in a leadership capacity

To apply for this position

With a commitment to leading and training their teams for well-rounded experience and unmatched knowledge from their discipline within the construction industry. If this sounds like something you might consider, please give Dave Le Shirley a call at Construction-Recruitment on and submit a resume using the link below.

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