Senior Contract Administrator

Overview

Manage contracts, budgets, docs and stakeholder relations on a high‑end residential project.

Key Responsibilities

• cost control
• document control
• jobpac management
• rfi management
• procurement
• reporting

Tasks

-Influence and build commercially beneficial relationships with all project stakeholders. -Take ownership and responsibility for all costs and budget outcomes. Have current knowledge of all aspects of the project’s financial position at any point in time. -Maintain proactive and positive relationships with client, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers. -Ensure project document control to meet all contract requirements, including drawings, specifications and reports. -Preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, procurement schedules. -Support the Project Manager and Site Manager to determine and communicate an effective request for information (RFI) management process with subcontractors. -Manage and maintain cost control software (Jobpac), including budget entry, commitments, forecasting, variations, payments, and coding of invoices. -Develop budget targets identifying key risks and opportunities for best commercial outcomes in consultation with the Project Manager. -Assist in preparing all required reports for monthly project report meeting, proactively advise of any new risks, opportunities or changes, and participate in strategic discussion. -Plan actions and complete all documentation in alignment with the Head Contract and raise any discrepancies early.

Requirements

• construction management
• quantity surveying
• problem solving
• commercial awareness
• commercial builder

What You Bring

-Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field. -Act decisively with an ability to problem solve. -Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive outcomes. -Prior experience working for a commercial builder (head contractor) delivering projects of a similar size and nature.

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Benefits

-Social Club and team events – Work hard, play hard with regular team events. -Birthday leave – Celebrate your special day on us! -Tailored development opportunities – We invest in your growth with tailored training programs. -Employee Assistance Program – We’ve got your back, with support whenever you need it. -Parental leave program – Supporting you through life’s important milestones. -Annual health and fitness subsidy – Stay fit and healthy with our health benefits.

About Mcnab

-Committed to delivering high-quality construction projects on time and within budget. -Specializes in industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, executing complex projects. -Known for its innovative approach to design and construction, leveraging cutting-edge technologies. -Successfully completed significant projects in Australia, including large-scale industrial complexes. -Standout reputation for precision, reliability, and cost-efficiency in project delivery. -Excels in both public and private sector projects across various industries.

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