Contract Administrator

vor 2 Wochen


Brisbane City, Österreich Smith & Co Vollzeit

Salary from $100k-200k depending on experience

We are excited to be partnering with a great client who have a great reputation within the industry. They have large project book of commercial projects locally around Brisbane

About The Role

Reporting into the Contracts Manager, you'll be responsible for planning and managing the end-to-end commercial management of large subcontracts and self-performed works, both directly and indirectly. Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders and direct reports to deliver project commercial outcomes

  • Joining a well-established building company with a stronghold of upcoming commercial projects 
  • Exposure to a variety of large-scale projects throughout Brisbane and Toowoomba
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Job security 
  • An opportunity to be a valued member of a business where we genuinely care about our employees

Key Responsibilities include
  • Duties of managing subcontracts through all phases, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, claims/variations processing, completion and close out.
  • Making sure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes are accurately maintained and cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification
  • Engage in scope of works planning, ensuring that scope gaps are minimised, cost efficiencies are maximised, and subcontractor capabilities are considered
  • Preparation of procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing
  • Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify, and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to Commercial Manager and or Project Manager
  • Assist with Head Contract administration where required
  • Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting (PCR), Asset Registers, Commercial pack and Contract Sum
  • Ensure compliance with Building Code at all times and report any potential non-compliances
Required Qualifications 
  • Degree in either; Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent
  • Experience as a Contracts Administrator or Project management positions in the construction and or engineering industry
If this sounds like a position you are interested in, please either apply or email to organise a confidential chat.

Why go through Smith & Co?


At Smith & Co we ensure a first class candidate experience across all our roles. Not only will we support our candidates throughout the entire recruitment process but we also endeavor to pair our candidates with jobs that not only suit our clients but also our applicants wants and needs

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Your application will include the following questions:

How many years' experience do you have as a contracts administrator?

How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry?

What relevant qualifications do you currently hold?

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