Newstead head office. Brisbane City fringe sites

Senior Contracts Administrator (Construction)

Full Time

Salary Range - $1650,000 - $185,000

The Company

Blackwatch Projects Pty Ltd is one of Brisbane’s leading privately owned, mid-tier construction companies who has been operating in SEQ for over 20 years.

The company's success is built on a commitment to exceeding client expectations by completing projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Supported by a strong network of subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants, Blackwatch Projects provides creative and tailored solutions to meet client needs.

By limiting the number of projects undertaken each year, Blackwatch Projects ensures exceptional quality, timely delivery, and client satisfaction. A member of the Senior Management Team is directly involved in every project, maintaining close communication with clients. The majority of the company's work comes from repeat business, reflecting its customer-focused approach and reliable project delivery.

The Role – Contracts Administrator (CA)

Blackwatch Projects is looking for a Senior CA to start as soon as possible to join their respected and established team to take responsibility for upcoming projects. Reporting to a Project Manager, this role will see you based in the head office in Newstead, Brisbane and site in Hamilton QLD

Some of the keys tasks of this role will include:

· Lead all commercial, contractual and financial requirements for the project

· Administrate projects within time and budget constraints

· Ensure compliance with Building Approval and Development Approval conditions

· Develop budget schedules, monitor and report during the construction and maintenance periods

· High level of leadership and communication skills.

· Lead procurement process and negotiate commercial terms with project stakeholders

· Cost reports, budget forecasts, payment schedules

· Head contract claims, variations, payment schedules

· Overall accountability to commercial & financial outcomes for the project

· Identify, assess, allocate and manage risks throughout each stage of the build

· Build rapport and relationships with the subbies, consultants and project team and build a productive culture and environment across the team

The Project

Multi stage residential development in Hamilton, Brisbane, QLD

First stage is 5 and 7 towers with two further stage to follow

What you need to be a potential candidate:

· 5+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator on Multi-Resi/Commercial new build projects $30m+

· Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar

· Able to prepare detailed, thorough SOW for all trade packages

· Lead procurement and negotiate terms with subcontractors

· Ongoing management of subcontractor claims, variations, payments

· A proven ability to work within defined quality assurance procedures

· A clear and concise understanding of Australian Standard building contracts and their administration

· D&C experience

· Experience preparing subcontracts accounts, financial control and reporting of the project

· Organised, methodical approach to managing your workload

What you receive:

· Morning team gym sessions - this can get pretty serious

· Spontaneous get togethers

· Team celebrations and team building

· Weekly fresh fruit

· Onsite parking

· Motivated, social and tight knit team with long tenure

· An attractive remuneration package plus benefits based on your experience and skills