Contract Administrator

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Built Environs Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

Providing a better life

Built Environs is the building brand of the McConnell Dowell Group, bringing creativity and energy to enhance the way people live, work and play.

We have a 35-year history of improving communities through better buildings – from hospitals, schools and social housing to commercial, industrial and infrastructure developments. If it's complex we build it.

We have an energetic team that's stacked with talent and a pipeline of projects and prospects that is growing.

We are looking for creative people who want to work for a values-driven company, build a great career and deliver projects that shape our communities and improve lives.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for Contract Administrator to join our Melbourne team. As a key member of our Commercial team, you will be responsible for

  • Work under direction of the Senior Contract Administrator or the Project Manager as appropriate to protect and enhance the commercial position of the project.
  • Ensure project compliance with the company's commercial guidelines.
  • Ensure that the financial reporting including cost to complete of the project is current and accurate.
  • Ensure that all subcontracts are executed, delivered and closed out, in accordance with Company commercial policies and guidelines.
  • Support the Senior Contract Administrator and/or the Project Manager through the commercial aspects of contract negotiations and disputes with the Superintendent and Subcontractors as applicable.
  • Ensure that head contract and subcontract obligations are understood by the site team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Relevant Qualifications in Law, Finance, Building or Quantity Surveying and/or previous Project/Contract Administration experience or demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge in a short time.
  • VSBA experience is preferred but not required.
  • Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire knowledge in the commercial building industry to be able to assess claims or variations by Subcontractor's against the quantity claimed as well as against the contractual requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience or ability to acquire knowledge in cost reporting and financial management.
  • Display the ability to analyse contractual issues and provide and/or recommend solutions through appropriate problem-solving techniques.
  • Have a strong commitment to 'Home Without Harm.'
  • Be passionate about organisational values of safety & care, honesty & integrity, customer focus, teamwork and performance excellence.
  • Be a permanent resident of Australia.

If you are passionate about delivering design and building excellence, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic company, dedicated to providing talented professionals with the opportunity to develop their careers in a positive and rewarding cultural environment.

Built Environs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

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