Contract Administrator (Construction)

N F Corbett Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Secure environment

Free onsite parking

Job summary

N F Corbett Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the Project Team. You will take ownership of the commercial performance of a project from onboarding through to close-out.

You will review Head Contracts, manage subcontract administration, cost control and procurement, forecast, variations, and build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Head and Subcontract administration.
• Experience in Queensland civil and commercial sectors.
• Tertiary qualification in CM/QS/Eng/Contracts Management.

Responsibilities

• Review Head Contract Terms and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage Head Contract and Subcontract administration incl. Payment Claims, Delay Claims and Variations.
• Manage project cost control, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting.
• Procurement and negotiation of supply and Subcontract packages.
• Maintain accurate contractual and commercial documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and project teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract administration

Cost control

Forecasting

Procurement

Variations

Head contracts

Negotiation

Relationship building

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Contracts Management

Tools

None

Job description

N F Corbett is a fourth-generation family owned and operated civil and commercial construction company with over 114 years' experience being founded in 1912.

With a reputation built on long-term relationships, quality workmanship and repeat business, N F Corbett continues to grow through a steady pipeline of diverse civil construction projects for Electrical and Renewables sectors throughout Australia.

Based in Brendale we offer a:

competitive salary package,

a genuine work-life balance within a family-friendly business,

secure and stable work environment,

a highly dynamic and challenging role,

strong pipeline of work with numerous repeat Clients,

onsite free car parking and an Office not located in the City, and

a professional and driven work environment that is enjoyable and rewarding.

Our building project portfolio has varied over the years, adapting to demands of the Australian economy and includes electrical and water infrastructure, education, commercial and sporting and leisure project.

About the Job

Working as part of the Project Team, we are looking for someone that is comfortable taking ownership of the commercial performance of a project, taking ownership and responsibility of the commercial functions from project onboarding through to final close out.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reviewing and negotiating Head Contract Terms, identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities,

Managing Head Contract and Subcontract administration, including Payment Claims, Delay Claims and Variations,

Managing project cost control, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting,

Procurement and negotiation of supply and Subcontract packages,

Maintaining accurate contractual and commercial documentation, and

Building strong relationships across the client, consultant, subcontractor, supplier and project teams.

About You

We are looking for experienced and commercially astute Contract Administrator who is looking to build a long-term career and who:

understands Contracts comprehensively and understands their function and requirements, and

is comfortable reviewing Head Contract Agreements and identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.

Someone who:

has strong experience across Subcontract administration, procurement, cost control, forecasting, variations and Head Contract administration,

has excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously,

has attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping,

is a confident communicator and negotiator who builds strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, clients and project teams,

has problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues, and

is self-driven, strives to do their best, enjoys being part of a team and contributes to the inclusive and down-to-earth but professional culture of the Company.

Ideally, you will have 5+ years of experience administrating both Head and Subcontracts, preferably within the Queensland civil and commercial construction sectors and hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Contracts Management or similar.