Contract Administrator

3 months ago


Adelaide, Australia McConnell Dowell Full time
Join McConnell Dowell in continuing our successful partnership with SA Water in delivering some of Australia’s most important water infrastructure projects.

About the role
As our next Contracts Administrator, you’ll be working with an experienced, friendly, and supportive team who provide integral support to our construction personnel at the coalface. In an ever-growing commercially successful Construction environment, candidate will enjoy the benefits of working from our well appointed CBD based offices as well as onsite at one of our many SA water projects both current and as part of our healthy pipeline of upcoming works.

Responsibilities of this role include:
Manage subcontract accounts and commercial performance including review of payment applications and issuance of payment notices. Preparation of progress certificates for subcontractors and suppliers. Administer the procurement, execution, delivery and close out of all subcontracts in accordance with company commercial policies and guidelines. Preparation of progress claims for work completed in line with commercial and contractual arrangements. Administrating variations to the contract. Assist in preparation of monthly commercial reports. Ensure that head contract and subcontract obligations are communicated and understood by the site team. About You
Demonstrated prior experience in contract administration, finance administration or project administration roles. Demonstrated ability to identify financial issues and elevate them as necessary. Able to quickly grasp concepts and apply innovative solutions. Clear and definitive communication – written and verbal accompanied by good presentation ability. Advanced user in use of all relevant in-house software.
About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. 

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?
The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together . Apply now

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
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