Contract Administrator – Construction

Housing Industry Association Limited; City Of Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorilla Construction in Western Australia seeks a Contract Administrator to support commercial and contractual management of projects. You\u2019ll work with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contracts, costs, variations and supporting documentation are properly managed.

Based at our Bibra Lake office with travel to sites. Key duties include preparing and administering contracts, tracking costs and variations, maintaining records and assisting with project

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Building, or a related construction discipline that includes Contract Management and/or Contract Law.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer construction contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Manage subcontractor packages, contract documents and project records.
• Review and process variations, progress claims and changes to project scope.
• Track project costs, contractual commitments and variations.
• Monitor contract conditions, insurance documents and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers on contract matters.
• Assist with resolving contractual issues, delays, variations and changes affecting project delivery.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence and project documentation.
• Assist with contract extensions, completion documents and project close-out.
• Attend project meetings and construction sites where required.

Skills

Contract management

Documentation management

Cost tracking

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Team collaboration

Education

Construction Management / Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering / Building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Gorilla Construction is a Western Australian construction company delivering a range of building, fit-out, refurbishment and construction projects. We are looking for a Contract Administrator to support the commercial and contractual management of our projects. You will work closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contracts, project costs, variations and supporting documentation are properly managed. The position is primarily based at our Bibra Lake office, with travel to construction sites and other project locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer construction contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Manage subcontractor packages, contract documents and project records.
• Review and process variations, progress claims and changes to project scope.
• Track project costs, contractual commitments and variations.
• Monitor contract conditions, insurance documents and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers on contract matters.
• Assist with resolving contractual issues, delays, variations and changes affecting project delivery.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and maintain accurate supporting records.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence and project documentation.
• Assist with contract extensions, completion documents and project close-out.
• Attend project meetings and construction sites where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Building, or a related construction discipline that includes Contract Management and/or Contract Law.
• Minimum 12 months of relevant work experience in a construction or closely related project environment.
• Experience in contract administration, variations, claims, subcontractor coordination, cost tracking or project documentation will be highly regarded.

Skills

• Good understanding of construction contracts, variations and progress claims.
• Strong document management and cost-tracking skills.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and relevant construction or project management systems.

What We Are Looking For

You should have good attention to detail, practical commercial awareness and clear communication skills. You will also need to be comfortable working with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

Employment Conditions

This is a full-time position based on 38 hours per week. The successful applicant may be required to work reasonable additional hours where necessary to meet project or operational requirements.

Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be preferred