Description:
Landscape Maintenance Contracts Administrator
Workforce Extensions Footscray, our valued client is seeking a professional and quality focused Landscape Maintenance Contracts Administrator to join their growing team, in the Landscape Maintenance Department to manage commercial projects throughout Melbourne in their fast paced and dynamic office environment.
An innovative and developing business our client, is a multi-award winning landscape company specialising in landscape and irrigation design, commercial and residential construction, maintenance and residential lot packages based in Yarraville.
An exciting opportunity exists on dayshift Monday - Friday 6.30am-3.00pm or 7.00 - 3.30pm, for a highly motivated Landscape Maintenance Contracts Administrator, to become an integral part of the team. This is a fulltime ongoing position, Salary $70k-$75k + Super.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing warranty contracts from start to finish across a wide range of completed landscape construction Projects.
- Having a focus on high end delivery and client correspondence.
- Maintaining a close working relationship with various Landscape Architects, whilst playing a key role in our maintenance team to drive project administration duties.
- Working with department managers and site supervisors to complete scheduled maintenance site visits and associated variations on time, on budget and ensure the highest standard of workmanship for our clients.
- Preparing all Maintenance Management Plans and assisting with scheduling.
- Liaising with Clients, Architects, Superintendents, Councils, and other stake holders as required.
- Assisting our estimator with maintenance tender pricing.
- Certifying and Processing project invoices and assisting department manager with project billing.
- High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
- High level of client liaison and customer service experience with confidence to uphold contract requirements.
- Being highly organised and have a strong appreciation of landscape maintenance requirements combined with a track record in contracts administration within commercial/ residential sector.
- High level of written and spoken communication skills.
- Confidence and willing to work in a team environment.
- Experience liaising, procurement and negotiating with sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Experience in submitting and approval of RFI's and Contract Variations.
- Ideally 2-3 years of experience in the construction or maintenance sector (residential or commercial) in project management, contract administration, project procurement etc. would be highly regarded. However, those with less experience are still encouraged to apply if you believe it to be applicable. Landscape experience is preferable but not essential.
If you're excited by building something great, we want to hear from you. Safe operation is second nature to you.
You'll be given the autonomy to make effective change and put your own personal stamp on the business. To help you flourish, you will be given the support you need to bring your vision to fruition. My client is an equal opportunity employer; we value our people, promoting and encouraging a healthy work-life balance.
If you are looking to follow your passion for Landscaping come and join the team!
Apply Now:
If this seems the role for you, for further information please call Ben at Workforce Extensions Footscray on 0427209651 or ben.kresse@workext.com.au