Assistant Contract Administrator – ASAP
claims processing
subcontract packages
tender negotiation
payment scheduling
risk management
budget forecasting
You will be responsible for the management and administration of contracts throughout the project life cycle. In addition, you will ensure that the high quality and profitability of the projects are maintained while financial and contractual risks are minimised.
- Process progress claims, delay claims and external variations according to contractual obligations
- Prepare, check and review subcontract packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules
- Assisting all facets of the subcontract process
- Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
- Monitor subcontractors to ensure they are adhering to environmental commitments and responsibilities
- Preparation of accurate payment schedules
- Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
- Preparation of project budgets for review and provide accurate rolling final account forecasts
construction experience
financial analysis
engineering qualification
safety induction
microsoft office
negotiation
A market leading head contractor with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, our client is now seeking an experienced Assistant Contracts Administrator or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing business.
Projects will be of a commercial, aged care or government new build nature circa $100m+, experience with similar projects in these sectors or similar will be ideal. Ideally people who have worked as a Assistant Contract Administrator or Assistant Quantity Surveyor on projects circa $50m+ and who have some experience in subcontractor procurement.
- Minimum 2 to 5 years+ experience in the construction industry – a Tier 1, 2 or 3 background would be ideal
- Strong financial analysis and administrative focus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Strong project reporting skills
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or similar
- Construction Safety Induction (white) card
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite
This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.
Great opportunity to join a head contractor with excellent presence in the new build sector with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects.
- Extensive project pipeline in Commercial, Government, Aged Care sectors
- Excellent career progression and culture, could be a contract or permanent opportunity
- Opportunities for visa sponsorship for the right candidates
- visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates
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