Contracts Administrator

Haste Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Competitive salary

Long-term opportunity

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Haste Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded construction and development business delivering multi-residential projects across SEQ. They seek an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their team on the Gold Coast.

You will own key commercial duties and develop your skills across contract administration, procurement and project delivery, working with the Project Manager and senior team to ensure smooth contractual delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator in the construction industry.
• Degree in Construction Management, QS, Building or Engineering.
• Experience working for a head contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract administration of construction projects.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Manage variations, progress claims, EOTs and contractual correspondence.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations
• Review scopes of work, quotations and tender submissions
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, registers and documentation
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support the Project Manager with commercial and contractual matters
• Ensure contractual obligations and project documentation are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Take ownership of allocated commercial packages and contribute to successful delivery

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Building / Engineering

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded construction and development business delivering high-quality multi-residential projects across SEQ. With a strong pipeline of exciting projects, they are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts Administrator to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Administrator looking to take the next step in their career, working on high-quality multi-residential projects alongside an experienced project delivery team.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial responsibilities while continuing to develop your skills across contract administration, procurement and project delivery.

About the Role

As a Contracts Administrator, you will work closely with the Project Manager, Senior Contracts Administrator and the wider project team, taking responsibility for a range of commercial and contractual duties, including:

• Managing the day-to-day contract administration of construction projects
• Preparing, reviewing and administering subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Managing variations, progress claims, EOTs and contractual correspondence
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor negotiations
• Reviewing scopes of work, quotations and tender submissions
• Preparing and maintaining project cost reports, registers and documentation
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial risks
• Managing subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting the Project Manager with commercial and contractual matters
• Ensuring contractual obligations and project documentation are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Taking ownership of allocated commercial packages and contributing to the successful delivery of the project

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 2+ years' experience working as a Contracts Administrator within the construction industry
• A completed degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience working for a head contractor
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Experience managing subcontractor packages, variations and progress claims
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skillsStrong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of your responsibilities
• The ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers

Multi-residential experience will be highly regarded, however candidates with relevant commercial construction experience across other sectors are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Work on high-quality multi-residential projects on the Gold Coast
• Join an established and growing construction and development business
• Work alongside an experienced project delivery team
• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities
• Increased responsibility and ownership of commercial packages
• Exposure to complex and high-value construction projects
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary package
• Long-term career opportunity with a business experiencing continued growth

If you are a Contracts Administrator looking for your next opportunity and want to work on quality multi-residential projects with an experienced team, we would like to hear from you.