Senior Contracts Administrator

Our client is an property developer is expanding its in-house construction capability and seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join the delivery team for a landmark mixed-use development in Palm Beach.

Working closely with an accomplished Project Manager, you will take a leading role in the commercial administration of this $100 million-plus high-rise project. Your responsibilities will span subcontractor procurement, contract administration, cost control, financial reporting and design coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an opportunity to join a growing developer at an important stage in its evolution. Beyond the current project, the business has an active pipeline and can offer genuine scope for longer-term career progression.

Your responsibilities will include

• Coordinating and awarding contracts to subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with the construction and procurement programs.
• Preparing scopes of work, technical documentation, subcontract tender lists and tender packages.
• Managing the tender process, evaluating submissions, recommending preferred contractors and finalising subcontractor engagement.
• Administering subcontractor performance against agreed scopes of work and the construction program.
• Assessing subcontractor progress claims, supplier invoices, variations and extensions of time.
• Preparing head contract progress claims and associated contractual correspondence.
• Maintaining project cost controls, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Preparing monthly final forecast cost estimates for allocated trade packages.
• Managing RFIs and commercial correspondence.
• Monitoring the procurement program and off-site activity schedule.
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Working with the Project Manager to coordinate design documentation, project planning and programming.

About you

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• At least six years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator on major construction projects.
• Experience delivering a minimum of two large-scale projects from commencement through to completion.
• A tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, construction management, project management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience across high-rise residential, mixed-use or commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration and project cost management.
• Sound construction knowledge and an understanding of relevant regulations, codes and safety requirements.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities within a demanding project environment.
• Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office.

This is a permanent, full-time position based between the company’s Palm Beach office and the project site. It offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant Gold Coast development while joining a business with an expanding project pipeline.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kirsten Keenan on 0404 778 210