Junior Contract Administrator | Document Controller

Plinius Engineering & Wrought Iron Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Plinius Engineering is seeking a motivated and organised Junior Contract Administrator | Document Controller to join the team on a full-time basis in Ballarat to provide administrative support across commercial construction projects.

Working closely with Project Management and Estimating teams, you’ll support the successful delivery of a wide variety of projects and help keep projects compliant and running smoothly from an administrative perspective.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction administration or similar is preferred.
• Understanding of construction documentation and project administration.
• Experience with procurement processes.
• Diploma or equivalent in Business/Construction Administration; valid driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with administration of multiple commercial construction projects.
• Assist with procurement, cost tracking, reviewing invoices and monitoring deliveries.
• Track quality assurance inspections and materials in Tekla PowerFab.
• Contribute to WHS compliance and project documentation to meet government reporting requirements.
• Assist with labour allocation for project budgeting and cost tracking.
• Assist with short-term project planning and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate project records and document control.
• Provide administrative support to the Estimating team.

Skills

Project administration

Procurement

Invoicing

Document control

Tekla PowerFab

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organisation

Driver's licence

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Construction Administration

Project Management

Tools

Tekla PowerFab

MS Office

Job description

Plinius Engineering is seeking a motivated and organised Junior Contract Administrator | Document Controller to join the team on a full-time basis in Ballarat to provide administrative support across commercial construction projects.

About the Role

Working closely with the Project Management and Estimating teams, you’ll support the successful delivery of a wide variety of projects. This role offers hands-on exposure across all stages of project management, and you will play an important role in keeping projects organised, compliant and running smoothly from an administrative perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Project Managers with the administration of multiple commercial construction projects
• Assist with procurement, cost tracking, reviewing invoices and monitoring deliveries
• Comprehensively track quality assurance inspections and materials within Tekla PowerFab
• Contribute to WHS compliance, project documentation compliance including government reporting
• Assisting with labour allocation for project budgeting and cost tracking
• Assist with short-term project planning and scheduling
• Maintaining accurate project records and document control
• Providing administrative support to the Estimating team

About You

• Previous experience in a commercial construction administration role – highly regarded
• An understanding of construction documentation and project administration
• Experience with procurement processes
• Experience with Tekla PowerFab or similar steel fabrication management software – desirable
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A Diploma in Business Administration, Construction Administration, Project Management or a related field, along with a current driver's licence – essential

Who We Are

Established in 1990, Plinius Engineering has been providing professional steel fabrication services for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients in Ballarat for over 30 years. We work with a wide variety of commercial clients completing works such as sporting stadiums, school buildings, large retail, industrial spaces and government works.

At Plinius Engineering we’re always striving to provide a better quality and service for our clients, we keep up to date with all the relevant changes within our industry. Our comprehensive services include shop detailing, design & construction, robotic steel processing, plasma cutting, fabrication, surface treatment, transport, site installations and project coordination.

What’s on Offer

• $70,000 - $80,000 per annum + Superannuation. Negotiable for the right candidate.
• Exposure to diverse and exciting projects
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to grow