Arena is a leading private Developer Builder based on the Gold Coast with a focus on the medium and high-rise residential sector. We are a team of passionate master builders who take immense pride in the quality of our work and continue to embrace industry innovations for the benefit of our purchasers. We operate with a small, yet highly experienced team, with a terrific culture based on mutual reward.

We are seeking an experienced and capable Senior Contracts Administrator (SCA) to join our team to work on an upcoming $65M+ project in Mermaid Waters!

Expectations of the role:

Develop, prepare, and review contracts, subcontractor packages, scopes, and procurement schedules, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and codes

Review contract estimates, including proposed materials and costs

Drafting and negotiation of subcontracts and subsequent administration

Actively engage with the site teams to understand the delivery requirements and timings

Forecast and manage expenditure, along with financial reporting

Review, negotiate, and finalisation of subcontractors and suppliers

Analysis of packages for cost savings and analysis of tenders including subcontractor recommendations

Ensure constant review of Project Budgets & identify potential cost savings

Scopes and claims interpreting architectural plans

Administration of RFI's to relevant stakeholders, architects, and consultants

Manage all cost and contractual matters ensuring project costs, revenues, claims, and supplier agreements are administered

Initiate, review, analyse, plan and administer the closing of contracts

Ensure payment schedules are processed in accordance with the Security of Payment Act

Measuring and approving subcontract progress payments

Undertake monthly financial reports relating to cost and budget

Assist with dispute resolution matters

Minimum requirements:

5+ years residential construction experience necessary

Relevant Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering tertiary qualification

Experience in contracts administration cost control and contingency and risk management functions on residential projects

Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills

Have the ability to work both autonomously and as a part of a team

The ability to write a detailed scope of works

An accurate understanding of budget cost control and project forecasting

Preference will be given for candidates who are local to Gold Coast and have experience in our SEQ construction industry.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.