2/1 FIFO Contracts Administrator

Whittens; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site uplifts 30%

Super paid weekly

Cash bonuses via referral program

Discounted Health insurance

Paid Parental leave

Novated Lease

Employee Assistance Programme

Long term permanent role

Job summary

Whittens, a family-owned civil construction contractor, is seeking a 2/1 FIFO Contracts Administrator to support a FRP infrastructure project in NSW. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will handle head contract management, BOQs, month ends, variations, reporting and claims for remote sites.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying (or related field) with proven contract administration experience in civil contracting, a strong cost-control mindset, and meticulous attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Commerce, Law, Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position with a self-perform Civil Contractor – Highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and administer contracts and subcontracts and experience with both downstream and upstream.
• Solid understanding of cost control and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage head contract administration, bill of quantities, month ends, variations, reporting and claims management for remote civil infrastructure projects.
• Support Project Manager and Commercial team in all contractual aspects and reporting.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost control

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients.

Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

THE ROLE
We are recruiting a2/1 FIFO Contracts Administratorto support our FRP infrastructure project in NSW.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager and as part of a wider Commercial team, this role will be responsible for all aspects of Contracts Administration, including head contract management, bill of quantities, month ends, variations, reporting and claims management for our remote civil infrastructure projects which includes complex FRP/Tunnel lining.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Commerce, Law, Construction Management or Civil Engineering- A must
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position with a self-perform Civil Contractor –Highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and administer contracts and subcontracts and experience with both downstream and upstream
• Solid understanding of cost control and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients.

Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

THE ROLE
We are recruiting a2/1 FIFO Contracts Administratorto support our FRP infrastructure project in NSW.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager and as part of a wider Commercial team, this role will be responsible for all aspects of Contracts Administration, including head contract management, bill of quantities, month ends, variations, reporting and claims management for our remote civil infrastructure projects which includes complex FRP/Tunnel lining.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Commerce, Law, Construction Management or Civil Engineering- A must
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position with a self-perform Civil Contractor –Highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and administer contracts and subcontracts and experience with both downstream and upstream
• Solid understanding of cost control and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

What we offer
Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. In addition, we will also offer:

• Generous and competitive salary packages plus 30% site uplifts plus super paid weekly
• Work amongst established leaders and collaborative teams
• Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
• Eligibility for cash bonuses as part the employee referral program
• Discounted Health insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Novated Lease options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies