Junior Contract Administrator

Zenith Executive Search; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Zenith Executive Search is partnering with a rapidly growing Queensland construction business to recruit a Junior Contract Administrator or Contracts Administrator in Brisbane. You will enter a full project lifecycle role, gaining exposure across procurement, cost management and subcontractor packages as you progress.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in the Australian construction industry, exposure to commercial projects, and a related qualification.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in the Australian construction industry.
• Experience with commercial builders or head contractors.
• Exposure to commercial/industrial projects.
• Qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subcontractor procurement, tendering and letting packages.
• Prepare scopes of work and subcontract documentation.
• Review quotations and assist negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor progress claims and payment schedules.
• Assist with project cost reporting, forecasting and budgets.
• Managing variations and maintaining variation registers.
• Support the assessment of EOTs and contractual correspondence.
• Processing purchase orders and project documentation.
• Tracking project costs against budgets.
• Supporting Project Manager and senior commercial team throughout delivery.
• Attending project and subcontractor meetings.
• Assisting with project reporting and commercial administration.
• Maintaining accurate records throughout the project.
• Supporting subcontractor final accounts and project close-out.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Cost reporting

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Education

Construction management or Quantity surveying or Engineering degree

Job description

Junior Contract Administrator / Contract Administrator

Brisbane, QLD | Commercial & Industrial Construction | Strong Salary + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Junior Contract Administrator or Contract Administrator to join a rapidly growing Queensland construction business delivering a strong pipeline of commercial and industrial projects across Southeast Queensland.

This is an opportunity suited to someone who has built the foundations of their construction career and is now looking for a business where they can develop quickly, take on more responsibility and build a genuine long-term career.

You'll be joining an experienced leadership team with backgrounds across some of Australia's leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors. The business has ambitious growth plans across Queensland and is focused on developing its people alongside that growth.

Rather than being pigeonholed into one small part of the commercial function, you'll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, working closely with experienced Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Site Managers.

The Role

Depending on your current level of experience, you'll be supported to gradually take ownership of your own packages and commercial responsibilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, tendering and letting packages
• Preparing and issuing scopes of work and subcontract documentation
• Reviewing subcontractor quotations and assisting with negotiations
• Managing subcontractor progress claims and payment schedules
• Assisting with project cost reporting, forecasting and budget management
• Managing variations and maintaining variation registers
• Supporting the assessment of EOTs and contractual correspondence
• Processing purchase orders and project documentation
• Tracking project costs against budgets
• Working closely with subcontractors, consultants and suppliers
• Supporting the Project Manager and senior commercial team throughout delivery
• Attending project and subcontractor meetings
• Assisting with project reporting and commercial administration
• Maintaining accurate records throughout the project
• Supporting subcontractor final accounts and project close-out
• Developing an understanding of contractual risk and commercial decision-making

As your experience develops, you'll be given greater ownership across procurement, cost management, subcontractor packages and overall project commercial performance.

About You

This opportunity could suit someone currently working as a Junior Contract Administrator, Contracts Administrator, Project Coordinator or Contracts Coordinator who wants to accelerate their development.

Ideally, you will have:

• Approximately 1-3 years' experience within the Australian construction industry
• Experience working for a commercial builder or head contractor
• Exposure to commercial, industrial, education, retail or similar construction projects
• Some understanding of procurement, subcontractor management, variations and progress claims
• A construction management, quantity surveying, engineering or related qualification -