Contracts Administrator

  • Full-time
  • Entities: Watpac Construction

Company Description

As one of Australia’s leading multi-disciplinary construction companies, we are driven by an organisational culture that embraces diversity, equality and a commitment to an inclusive workplace. By joining BESIX Watpac, part of the international BESIX Group, you will join our innovative team of over 550 dedicated professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Our people proudly uphold our values every day and are committed to the safety and wellbeing of their colleagues, subcontractors and the communities in which we operate.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our QLD construction team based in Cairns. The key responsibilities of this position include:

  • Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
  • Tendering of subcontract packages including compilation and approval of tender documents and proposed tender list, issue of documents, receipt of tenders, comparison of tenders and submission of tender recommendations for approval.
  • Prepare contract documents for each trade package/subcontract.
  • In association with the Project Manager, assist with administration of subcontract packages including progress claims, variation claims and other project related financial matters.
  • Participate in the submission of monthly consolidated reporting in the areas of cash flow forecasting, variation status, contractual matters and cost analysis.
  • Establish an effective site or office-based system for the effective administration of projects in line with company procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the building construction industry.
  • Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business, working effectively as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to cope with shifting work priorities to deliver results.

Additional Information

Our benefits include:

  • Additional Well-being Leave Days.
  • Access to a Healthy Foundations program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
  • Corporate discounts on a range of gym memberships, healthy eating subscriptions, private health, retail and travel.
  • Parental Leave Program.
  • Professional development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to build a challenging and exciting career path with an industry leader. We attribute our successes to our innovative, driven and diverse team and offer a competitive remuneration package with flexible, supportive benefits and development programs.

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