Contracts Manager

Buildcorp; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development customised to you

Additional paid leave options

Employee referral bonus

Access to personal and financial Couns

Buildcorp Foundation involvement

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Buildcorp in Newcastle is seeking a commercially astute Contract Manager to deliver safe, high quality and profitable construction projects through effective contract administration and lifecycle management.

You will lead subcontractor management, risk control, cost tracking and project planning using Jobpac and iTWOcx, while mentoring contracts staff and ensuring safety compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of subcontract tendering, standards, procedures and the competitive market.
• Proficient in Jobpac and familiar with web-based collaboration tools like iTWOcx.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor Management - oversee all facets of the subcontract process.
• Contract Risk Management - communicate practical contractual knowledge to the team.
• Operational Excellence - ensure project records accuracy and timely communications.
• Financial Performance - support project manager with financial reporting and analysis.
• Project Management - assist planning and programming using ASTA.
• Management Development - mentor contracts administrators and coordinate training.
• Ensure Safety & compliance on all projects.

Skills

Subcontract tendering knowledge

Contract risk management

Project planning & ASTA

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Construction or engineering degree

Tools

Jobpac

iTWOcx

Job description

Construction has been Buildcorp's core business for over 35 years and we take pride in finding the best solutions for our customers, putting our values into action every day. Our difference comes from who we are and what we stand for. How we treat our people, partners, and community matters to each of us. Buildcorp's real difference is three decades of success: passionate staff, loyal customers, industry leading systems, award winning projects, supportive suppliers, and a reputation to be proud of.

On top of joining a supportive and positive culture, you'll receive:

• Career development customised to you
• Additional paid leave options
• Employee referral bonus
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• The opportunity to give back with our Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to Fitness Passport

The Opportunity:

We have a great opportunity for a commercially astute Contract Manager to deliver safe, high quality and profitable construction projects with the management and administration of contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Subcontractor Management - Deep understanding of, and the ability to manage, all facets of the subcontract process
• Contract Risk Management - Proficient in all contractual matters and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a practical and meaningful way to the project team.
• Operational Excellence - Understands and complies with Buildcorp business systems, administer projects ensuring accuracy of records and timely communications of all project details.
• Financial Performance - Develop Jobpac skills to assist project manager with project financial reporting and analysis.
• Project Management - Developing an understanding and working knowledge of project planning and programming using ASTA
• Management Development - Train, mentor and coach contracts administrators and any other new staff in administration duties and systems, coordinate their activities to develop them, and to deliver project outcomes
• Ensure Safety & compliance on all projects

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Solid knowledge of subcontract tendering, standards, procedures and the competitive market
• Proficient in Jobpac
• Proficient in web-based collaboration software (iTWOcx)
• Developing knowledge of ASTA to plan and track projects
• Determine/identify key client and builder obligations
• Understand the overall construction programme and plan accordingly for activities
• Ability to identify and control of construction risk
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideal candidate will possess the below:

• Construction or engineering degree or a building related qualification with additional experience to equate to degree advantageous
• 4 years+ experience in the construction industry and relevant experience in a similar role
• Construction Safety Induction (white) card