Senior / Contracts Administrator - $40m Education Project

Description:

Great opportunity to join a head contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality new build projects.

• Growing and prominent upper tier 2 head contractor, new build projects
• Extensive project pipeline and excellent track record
• Excellent career progression and culture

Great opportunity to join a head contractor with a strong reputation for delivering quality new build projects.
A market leading head contractor with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, our client is now seeking an experienced Senior / Contracts Administrator to join their growing business.
Their projects range across commercial, education, age care, apartment, government etc. nature up to $50m+, experience with similar projects in these sectors or similar will be ideal.
As Senior Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for the management and administration of contracts throughout the project life cycle. In addition, you will ensure that the high quality and profitability of the projects are maintained while financial and contractual risks are minimised.
You will be working on a $40m+ new build Education project.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Managing all facets of the subcontract process
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Prepare, check and review subcontract packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure they are adhering to environmental commitments and responsibilities
• Preparation of accurate payment schedules
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Process progress claims, delay claims and external variations according to contractual obligations
• Preparation of project budgets for review and provide accurate rolling final account forecasts
• Assist in the preparation and administration of project completion and inspection test plans

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the construction industry – a tier 1, 2 or 3 background would be ideal
• Construction Safety Induction (White) card
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Coins Software is preferable
• Strong financial analysis and administrative focus
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Lisa Naughton on lisa.naughton@amida-recruit.com.au or 0450 302 738 or Sam Barnes on sam.barnes@amida-recruit.com.au or 0429 306 688 for further information.