Contracts Administrator

Whittens; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packages

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Novated lease

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Whittens is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our Osborne Park office in Perth. You will report to Project Managers within a wider Commercial team and manage all contractual aspects for our civil infrastructure projects, including Earthworks, Concrete, roads and FRP.

Ideal candidates hold a Quantity Surveying-related degree and have experience in a self-perform civil contracting environment, with keen attention to detail and strong contract interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related field is preferred
• Experience in a self-perform civil contracting environment is highly regarded
• Ability to interpret and administer contracts and subcontracts across downstream and upstream activities
• Solid cost control and reporting understanding

Responsibilities

• Oversee head contract management and subcontract administration
• Prepare and manage bills of quantities and month-end processes
• Handle variations, reporting, and claims management for remote civil projects
• Support project teams with commercial and contractual requirements
• Travel to sites across Australia on ad hoc basis as needed

Skills

Contract administration

Cost control

Contract analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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 a Contracts Administrator to join our project teams based in our office in Osborne Park, Perth.

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