Contracts Administrator

Brighton Homes; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on building a home

Income protection insurance

Purchased leave

Parental Leave

Gym discounts (Fitness Passport)

AIA Vitality program

Diversity and inclusion programs

Employee assistance program

Online learning & development

NAWIC & HIA memberships

Attractive remuneration

Job summary

Brighton Homes is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the administration and delivery of residential construction projects in Brisbane. You will manage contracts, support project financials, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide end-to-end administrative support throughout the construction lifecycle.

You will bring 2+ years of contracts admin experience in residential/commercial builds, strong planning and MS Office skills, and the ability to work autonomously

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in contracts administration within residential or commercial construction.
• Strong planning, organisational and workflow management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team environment.
• Attention to detail with multi-priority and deadline management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Project Management or related discipline are highly regarded.
• Experience using BusinessCraft is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare and administer construction contracts and related documentation.
• Prepare and submit fortnightly progress claims.
• Process variations, EOTs, RFIs and back charges.
• Raise purchase orders and manage project cost flow.
• Support Site Managers and act as first point of contact for client administration queries.
• Conduct regular site visits and build strong relationships with subcontractors and project teams.
• Assist with monthly financial reports for the construction management team.
• Manage subcontractor setup, compliance and contractual agreements.
• Build productive relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and external suppliers.

Skills

Contracts administration

Planning & organisation

Communication

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Construction/Project Management

Tools

MS Office

BusinessCraft

Job description

At Brighton Homes, our Projects Team specialise in multi-unit housing projects with a strong connection to retirement village living. We specialise in low- and medium-density buildings and developments.

We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1,000 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia's leading home builder.

Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.

Our perks and benefits

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia's leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, that's why we offer a bundle of benefits:

• Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period)
• Income protection insurance - 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury
• Purchased leave - opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year
• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer (we're proud to be industry leading with this benefit!)
• Employee discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), motor vehicles (Mitsubishi), home appliances, energy, health insurance and more
• AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program
• A genuine focus on diversity and inclusion (we're proud of our Women in Construction Program and annual Building Inclusivity Awards)
• Employee assistance program to support your mental, financial and physical wellbeing
• A huge catalogue of online learning and ongoing professional development programs
• NAWIC and HIA corporate membership
• Attractive remuneration, and so much more!

About the opportunity

The Contracts Administrator reports to the General Manager and plays a critical role in supporting the successful administration and delivery of residential construction projects. In this highly rewarding role, you will manage contracts, support project financials, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and provide administration support throughout the construction lifecycle. More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing, preparing and administering construction contracts and related documentation
• Preparing and submitting fortnightly progress claims
• Processing and issuing variations, EOTs, RFIs and back charges
• Raising purchase orders and managing project cost flow
• Providing construction administration support to Site Managers and acting as the first point of contact for client administration enquiries
• Conducting regular site visits and building strong working relationships with subcontractors and project teams
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial reports for the construction management team
• Managing subcontractor setup, compliance and contractual agreements
• Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, clients and external suppliers to support project outcomes.

About you

You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Contracts Administrator or similar role within the construction industry
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within residential or commercial construction environments
• Strong planning, organisational and workflow management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction, Project Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded
• Experience using BusinessCraft will be advantageous

Interested?

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical.

To find out more about NEX Building Group, go to NEX Building Group or follow us on LinkedIn.