Contract Administrator - Commercial - Southern Sydney

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Permanent opportunity

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Contract Administrator for a Southern Sydney commercial refurbishment client. The role focuses on managing subcontract packages and procurement documentation for projects up to AUD 10 million in value.

You will review and negotiate subcontracts, administer RFIs, and coordinate scheduling while working with the Director and Project Manager to meet tight deadlines. An Australian builder background and degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
• 3+ years' experience with a reputable Australian builder on commercial/refurbishment work.
• Strong negotiation and cost-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Progress claim support and subcontractor package administration.
• Review, negotiate and finalise subcontracts.
• Administer RFIs and coordinate procurement schedules.
• Prepare subcontract packages and key procurement documents.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Contract Administrator - Commercial - Southern Sydney

A tier 3 commercial fit out - repeat business client is seeking an ambitious and driven Contract Administrator, who is looking to show their value and skill on Commercial refurbishment projects up to $10 million. This role is suited for a focussed performer looking to fast track to Project Manager.

Their success very much stems from their valued dedicated team and fine finish.

They over perform for their clients, driving and delivering short and long term projects from $2 million to $10 million and enjoy working to challenging deadlines and intricate project detail.

They are a Builder that construction professionals want to have in their career timeline / resume, as they hold one of the highest staff retention levels, in a buzzing competitive market

The Role:

With high commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills and a sheer passion for your work you will be required to work well autonomously, but also well within a team, communicating effectively with the Director's and designated Project Manager daily.

You will be focussed negotiator, managing the financial aspects of sub-contract packages for Mixed Commercial, Residential or Fit Out Projects over $5 million AUD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Progress claim assistance, external variations, preparation of subcontractor packages.
• Reviewing, negotiating, and finalising subcontracts.
• Administering RFI's.
• Preparing subcontract package's (scopes, procurement and scheduling).

To be Successful:

• You will be a career CA and have over 3 year's plus experience working for a reputable Australian recognised Builder on mixed projects over $1 million.
• Have worked for an Australian Recognised Building Contractor.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
• High exposure to head contract work and scopes, picking apart contracts.
• Experience in sub contract claims, variations, EOT's and cost planning.
• Passionate person, with a thirst for challenge and energy to over achieve.
• Proficient in software packages, ideally MS project.

In return you have the unique opportunity to work for one of the most impressive and envied Building Contractor's in the Sydney arena on project's that their competitors were disappointed not to win.

They are very much a builder that rewards their employees for their hard work, investing in their well being, incorporating family events and more a work life balance. You can also expect an excellent hourly rate, long term contract and option to go permanent should both parties desire.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.