Contracts Administrator

Stockwell; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockwell is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator based in Queensland. This role involves working with the Project Manager to manage procurement and subcontracting processes, ensuring project delivery within stipulated timelines.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the construction industry, including a minimum of 5 years in contract administration, and will hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.

Strong negotiation skills and a sound knowledge of local tender processes are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in the construction industry, with 5 years in Contract Administration.
• Completed studies in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Experience with high-rise residential building projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage tender processes and assist in subcontractor negotiations.
• Ensure that all subcontractor scopes of work are comprehensive.
• Administer subcontracts and maintain financial oversight.

Skills

Team collaboration

Contract negotiation

Organizational skills

Document management

Building industry knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Bluebeam

Procore

Jobpac

Payapps

Job description

With documentation underway, this is an ideal role to get involved at the start and manage through the project delivery.

Stockwell has a rich history of construction and development spanning over 73 years working in residential, commercial, retail and leisure projects throughout Queensland. With an expanding pipeline of diverse projects across the state, Stockwell is looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our growing team.

The position is based in West End at our Vulture Street office, and on-site in South Brisbane. You and the Project Manager will be responsible for the commercial outcome of the project.

Stockwell is looking for candidates who are driven team players, results oriented, and passionate with a sound knowledge of current building and contracts practices. You must enjoy working collaboratively to drive the procurement to deliver a strong project pipeline in inner Brisbane.

The Position

Work with the Project Manager and Site Manager to understand the Project Procurement and Delivery Strategy requirements to tender, negotiate, let, administer and forecast subcontracts in the delivery of projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure all scopes of works are detailed and thorough, with no gaps between trades to provide the full tender package.
• Make sure subcontractors have all of the information they need so they can take the risk out of their price prior to tendering.
• Tender, coordinate and analyse subcontractor pricing to create the Market Tested Price which will inform the Letting Budget.
• Understand delivery and construction program at all times to ensure the trades are coordinated and on-site ready to go.
• With the approval of the Project Manager, carry out letting and Contract signing.
• Administer subcontracts throughout the project.
• Accurate monthly reporting through Jobpac with attention to forecasting and cashflow in-line with the program.
• Experience in the negotiation and administration of construction subcontracts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of local tender processes and contract management practices.
• A comprehensive knowledge of products and services available.
• A good understanding of the administration of all trades within the building industry.
• Be able to read plans.
• Be able to measure and scale drawings.
• Be able to add value through design, costing and value management.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong organisation and document management skills.
• Ability to negotiate to achieve the best price.

Experience

• A minimum for 7 years in the construction industry, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Contract Administrating, post qualification.
• Completed studies in Quantity surveying or Construction Management.
• Have experience across high-rise residential building practices.
• General safety induction (Blue card).
• Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Bluebeam, Procore, Jobpac and Payapps (or similar).

The position is available for an immediate start.