Contract Administrator

seek.com.au; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek is seeking a Contract Administrator to support multiple projects in Canberra under the supervision of the Director and Senior Project Manager. You will liaise with clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors to effectively manage contract documentation and progress.

The role offers a potential path to Project Manager with strong performance. A construction background and readiness to learn are essential, with a white card and own transport required.

Qualifications

• Second year or higher in Building and Construction Management.
• Or completed Cert IV or Diploma in Project Management.
• Reading construction drawings and specifications.
• Industry knowledge for negotiating with trades and subcontractors.
• Understand claim procedures and assessments.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Construction Induction White Card.
• Driver's license and own transport.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook and Excel).
• Professional communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing contract drawings vs construction drawings.
• Processing RFIs, EOTs and contract modifications.
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including defining scope and conditions.
• Preparation and administration of trade contracts and purchase orders.
• Administration of progress claims from subcontractors and to client.
• Tracking progress of works.
• Implementation of QES procedures and standards.
• Upkeep of contracts records and filing systems.

Skills

Reading drawings

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office (Outlook/Excel)

Driver's license

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Building and Construction Management degree

Cert IV or Diploma in Project Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director and the Senior Project Manager, the Contract Administrator will be liaising with clients, architects, consultants and subcontractors to effectively assist in managing multiple projects simultaneously.

With exceptional performance and demonstration of commitment to the company, the successful applicant will have the opportunity for promotion into the role of Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to)

Reviewing contract drawings vs construction drawings

Processing RFI's, EOT's and contract modifications

Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including defining scope and conditions

Preparation and administration of trade contracts and purchase orders

Administration of progress claims from subcontractors and to client

Tracking progress of works

Implementation of QES procedures and standards

Upkeep of contracts records and filing systems

Completed second year or above of a Building and Construction Management degree; or Completed Cert IV or Diploma in Project Management

Ability to read construction drawings and specifications

Industry knowledge transferrable to negotiating with trades and subcontractors

Understanding of claim procedure and assessments

Time management and organisational skills

Construction Induction White Card

Driver's License and own transport

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite – Outlook and Excel required

Willingness to learn

Professional communication skills, team player

Advantageous

AutoCAD or Revit experience

Experience in contracts administration

Our Offer