Great opportunity for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join an excellent Brisbane based building contractor who pride themselves in their excellent reputation, repeat business and quality of project delivery. With approximately 50 permanent members if staff in Brisbane this contractor delivers new build projects to $40M, typically in the medium density, low-rose residential space. Current projects in Brisbane include - govt housing, mid-rise unit construction (5-7 levels) and townhouse projects for private clients, retirement living and defence housing.

The initial project:

$30M D&C unit and townhouse project. Medium rise unit (7 story) with 1 level basement parking and 50+ townhouses + civils works, located nr Sunnybank.

On this initial $30M D&C new build townhouse and medium rise unit projects, reporting to the Project Manager you will join a site team and will play a key role delivering his medium density, mid rise unit and townhouse project. On a day-to-day basis you will perform the following duties;

Contract letting and procurement

Cost reporting and forecasting

Use of Jobpac costing software.

Working on a Design and Construct (D&C) project

Preparing Scope of Works

RFI’s

Sub-contractor negotiation

Assess progress claims and subcontract payments

Preparing and submitting variations to the client

To be suitable for this position it is anticipated that you will possess the following;

Will have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator

Will be in Contracts Administrator or Senior Contractor Administrator position with a building contractor

Ideally have a construction related tertiary qualification, ideally in Construction Management or Engineering

Will have experience working on new build residential / volume housing projects to $20M in value.

Unit and townhouse construction experience across unit for private clients, retirement living, defence housing, NDIS or Govt housing is hugely desirable

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must have worked for reputable Australian building contractors in the mid-tier building contracting space

Experience with construction software and systems such as CHEOPS, Jobpac and/or Procore would be hugely beneficial.

This is a full-time opportunity and the company are looking to recruit as soon as possible! If you are interested in this role and fulfil the criteria outlined above, please send your CV to [email protected] or call 0404 015 472 and ask for Ben Willmot to discuss in greater detail.

www.wcrecruitment.com.au