Contract Administrator – Building & Commercial Projects

McConnell Dowell; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Built Environs is the building brand of the McConnell Dowell Group, bringing creativity and energy to enhance the way people live, work and play. We have a 35‑year history of improving communities through better buildings – from hospitals and schools to commercial, industrial and infrastructure developments. If it’s complex, we build it.
We have an energetic team that’s stacked with talent and a pipeline of projects and prospects that is growing. We are looking for creative people who want to work for a values‑driven company, build a great career and deliver projects that shape our communities and improve lives.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join our South Australia team. As a key member of our Commercial team, you will be responsible for

• Work under the direction of the Contract Administrator or the Project Manager as appropriate to protect and enhance the commercial position of the project.
• Ensure project compliance with the company’s commercial guidelines.
• Ensure that the financial reporting, including cost to complete of the project, is current and accurate.
• Ensure that all subcontracts are executed, delivered and closed out in accordance with Company commercial policies and guidelines.
• Support the Contract Administrator and/or the Project Manager through the commercial aspects of contract negotiations and disputes with the Superintendent and Subcontractors as applicable.
• Ensure that head contract and subcontract obligations are understood by the site team.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold relevant qualifications in Law, Finance, Building or Quantity Surveying and/or have previous Project/Contract Administration experience or the demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge in a short time.
• Demonstrate experience or the ability to acquire knowledge in the commercial building industry to assess claims or variations by subcontractors against the quantity claimed and the contractual requirements.
• Show experience or the ability to acquire knowledge in cost reporting and financial management.
• Display the ability to analyse contractual issues and provide and/or recommend solutions through appropriate problem‑solving techniques.
• Have a strong commitment to ‘Home Without Harm.’
• Be passionate about organisational values of safety & care, honesty & integrity, customer focus, teamwork and performance excellence.
• Be a permanent resident of Australia.

If you are passionate about delivering design and building excellence, this is your opportunity to join a dynamic company dedicated to providing talented professionals with the opportunity to develop their careers in a positive and rewarding cultural environment.

Built Environs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from all nationalities, genders and cultural backgrounds.