Senior Contracts Administrator

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are an internationally diverse civil construction and engineering business that focuses on bringing advanced technologies and innovative solutions to our clients and the broader community. As the authority in mission-critical infrastructure, everything we do is driven by working closely with our clients to develop solutions that return infrastructure to operation with very little to no downtime.

As the authority in mission-critical infrastructure, our specialised and experienced team utilises our E6 Methodology® to solve infrastructure challenges across a broad range of industry sectors. For our clients it means a job done right with minimal loss of revenue, whether that’s dealing with the complexity of replacing concrete slabs at an airport taxiway or a motorway overnight, or restoring critical public infrastructure to make life better for our communities.

Our specialised services include:

  • Expedient pavements
  • Civil engineering
  • Construction
  • Rehabilitation and repairs
  • Delivery of concrete
  • Earthworks and excavation
  • Demolition
  • Specialised equipment – including our fleet of volumetric mobile mixers
  • Specialised products– including Rapid Set (High Early Structural Strength BCSA Concrete)

What sets us apart are the promises we hold ourselves to that ensure we deliver for our clients every time.

Our Purpose Statement: "to make life better for communities"

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Contract Administrator will be responsible for the execution, administering contracts, and updating and maintaining the financial reporting with a focus on cash flow, profit maximisation, variations, risk management, and administration.  They will have a solid & proven experience working on large scale commercial construction projects and large-scale civil projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare cost forecasts, monitor financial status, and prepare cash flow statements 
  • Provide input for financial reports to Senior Leadership Team
  • Ensure site supervisory employees 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, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
  • Liaise with clients regarding progress claims to Head Contract
  • Prepare month-end project reports
  • Prepare financial data and detailed financial analytics for projects
  • Implement and maintain financial risk management for projects
  • Ensure compliance to the ISO by following the company systems and procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or similar.
  • A current and valid Australian Drivers Licence is required.
  • Full working rights in Australia

 Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years’ Local experience working as a Senior Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor on large scale building & civil projects
  • Understanding of Local commercial and legal issues pertaining to head contracts
  • High level of understanding in all regularly used construction contracts such as GC21, MW21, AS-4000 and HIA
  • Working knowledge of major building & civil trades
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills
  • Experience in quantity surveying/estimating
  • Strong experience in tender processes and trade procurement
  • Preparation of Head Contract variations
  • Preparation of contract notices and claims
  • Administering major subcontractor agreements including assessing of subcontractor variations
  • Financial understanding and knowledge of construction costs
  • Previous experience using relevant ERP systems

Additional Information

We secure projects both locally and regionally.  Due to the amount of travelwe will only accept candidates that are willing and able to travel.

We are offering a very competitive package to the right candidate and if you believe you have the above attributes, challenge your future and apply for the journey with us.

Strictly No Agencies.

(Previous Applicant need not apply)