Experienced Contracts Administrator — Residential Construction

Hickory Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Employee rewards

Job summary

Hickory Group in NSW is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join a $250m+ residential project. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider construction team, you will manage commercial activities from procurement through to practical completion.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent and at least five years’ experience in large-scale commercial construction, with proven contract negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CM, engineering, architecture, PM or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial construction role.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers on financial activities.
• Review Bill of Quantities and set up project budgets with alignment to estimates.
• Implement and maintain financial tools and calendars.
• Submit progress claims promptly and monitor payments.
• Administer site payments and supplies and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Analyze tender documents, contracts and mitigate commercial risks.
• Oversee procurement schedule and contract administration.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage extensions of time and notices.
• Review design documents and manage design impacts on cost/timeline.
• Support project handover and use of project management tools.

Skills

Financial management

Contract management

Procurement

Contract administration

Reporting

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent

Tools

Aconex

Dynamics 365

Cheops

Job description

Hickory Group in NSW is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join a $250m+ residential project. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider construction team, you will manage commercial activities from procurement through to practical completion.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent and at least five years’ experience in large-scale commercial construction, with proven contract negotiation skills.