Contract Administrator

Stowe Australia Pty Ltd; City Of Mandurah; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Employee discounts

Job summary

Stowe Australia is seeking a highly motivated Contract Administrator to join our Perth Construction Team. The role focuses on managing commercial and contractual requirements for our commercial construction works and coordinating project schedules.

Ideal candidates will have an electrical background with experience in project management and contracts; other backgrounds are welcomed. This is a hybrid role based in Belmont and near Mandurah, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and proactive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial and contract administration.
• Electrical background is beneficial and welcomed.
• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of construction laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Advising on compliance with contractual obligations and revisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage commercial and contractual obligations of our projects.
• Hybrid role between the Belmont office and the site near Mandurah.
• Maintain proactive relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Administer construction contracts from initiation to completion.
• Review and negotiate contracts with clients and stakeholders.
• Draft and revise supplier sub-contracts and prepare tender documents.
• Assist in resolving contractual issues and disputes promptly.
• Report progress in regular project team meetings and advise of risks/opportunities.

Skills

Electrical background

Contract administration

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Database applications

Job description

Stowe Australia is a leading family owned Electrical and Communications Engineering and Contracting Company with a proud history of over 116 years of service to our valued clients.

About the Role

Stowe Australia is seeking interest from a highly motivated, experienced Contract Administrator to be part of our Perth Construction Team.

The Contract Administrator will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual requirements of our commercial construction works and coordinating project schedules.

The ideal candidate will come from an Electrical background and bring with them project management and technical expertise that can be built upon, although other backgrounds are welcomed.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Business Management Team, primary responsibilities for this position include the following (but not limited to):

• Work closely with the project team to Develop, Maintain, and Manage Commercial and Contractual obligations of our business and projects.
• This is a hybrid role working between the Stowe office in Belmont and on the site located near Mandurah.
• Maintain proactive and positive relationships with our client, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Be responsible for the administration of construction contracts from initiation to completion.
• Reviewing and negotiating of contracts with client and other stakeholders.
• Drafting and revising supplier sub-contracts, including preparing documents for tender and negotiation of purchase agreements with suppliers.
• Assist in resolving contractual issues and disputes in a timely manner.
• Participate in regular project team meetings across multiple projects.
• Ensure that projects are being managed proactively.
• Be responsible for reporting deliverables to the project lead, project team, and business managers.
• Assist in preparing all required reports for monthly project report meetings, proactively advise of any new risks, opportunities, or changes, and participate in strategic discussion.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent would be highly regarded.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial and contract administration is ideal
• A background in Estimating would be beneficial
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of construction laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Advising on compliance with contractual obligations, including revisions to existing contracts.
• Outstanding organisation, time management, and prioritising skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be a Team Player willing to accept responsibility.
• Requires strong computer skills to include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and database applications

What's On Offer

• Competitive Salary + Super + Profit Share
• Working with a highly experienced and well-established team
• Access to Stowe's employee benefits & discounts systems

Must hold the right to work in Australia

No recruitment agencies please