Contracts Administrator

Whittens Group; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Discounted health insurance

Paid parental leave

Novated lease options

Employee referral payments

Employee assistance programme

Long term permanent role

Job summary

Whittens is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support our project teams from our Maroochydore head office. You will manage head contracts, cost reporting, variations and claims across remote civil infrastructure projects in Australia.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, experience with civil contracting, and willingness to travel to sites across Australia. Perth-based roles and national travel form part of the scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Commerce, Law, Construction Management or Civil Engineering—A must.
• Experience in a similar position with a self-perform Civil Contractor is highly regarded.
• Ability to understand, interpret and administer contracts and subcontracts.
• Solid cost control and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites across Australia ad hoc (monthly).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Contracts Administration including head contract management, bill of quantities, month ends, variations, reporting and claims management for remote civil infrastructure projects.
• Support project teams with commercial and contractual governance across Earthworks, Concrete, roads and FRP works.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost control

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Commerce

Law

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

At Whittens, we strive to create a supportive environment that enables growth, success, and long-term retention of our employees.

Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting. Whittens recognise people as our strength and fundamental to our success, which is why we invest in attracting and retaining the best talent. As part of our Employee Value Proposition, Whittens offer;

• Annual Remuneration Reviews
• Weekly Pay
• Employee Referral Payments
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Salary Packaging – Novated Lease

We are continually looking for talent across all levels – from graduates to seasoned professionals. If you’re a team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude seeking an opportunity to work within a people-focused culture, apply for a role or register your interest with us today.

Contracts Administrator

• Operations
• Commercial
• Perth
• Permanent
• National Civil Contractor with an ethos of "Keeping our mates safe"
• Competitive base plus super with ad hoc national site travel
• 25 years family owned and run business

With over 25 years of experience across Western Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, Whittens is a family-owned national Australian civil construction contractor. We deliver both large-scale and technically complex FRP, concrete, earthworks and civil infrastructure projects for major mining and infrastructure clients.

Built on strong relationships and a team-focused culture, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful workplace where our people can develop their skills and contribute to successful project outcomes.

THE ROLE

We are recruiting aContracts Administrator to support our project teams based in our Head office in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.

Reporting directly to our Project Managers and as part of a wider Commercial team, this role will be responsible for all aspects of Contracts Administration, including head contract management, bill of quantities, month ends, variations, reporting and claims management for our remote civil infrastructure projects which include Earthworks, Concrete, roads and FRP.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (preferred) or Commerce, Law, Construction Management or Civil Engineering- A must
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position with a self-perform Civil Contractor –Highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and administer contracts and subcontracts and experience with both downstream and upstream
• Solid understanding of cost control and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility to travel to sites across Australia on an ad hoc basis (likely once a month for a few days).

What we offer

Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. In addition, we will also offer:

• Generous and competitive salary packages plus super paid weekly
• Work amongst established leaders and collaborative teams
• Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
• Eligibility for cash bonuses as part the employee referral program
• Discounted Health insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Novated Lease options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia

Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.