WHO ARE WE?
Guma-Warnii are an Indigenous company, established as a result of a valued and growing relationship that began on Kuruma Country. We provide mining & civil construction services, labour hire & cultural services. Guma-Warnii builds a bridge between the mining industry and the traditional way of life throughout the Pilbara Region. We are committed to building and maintaining a strong supported workplace, with a culture that is strengthened by diversity, inclusion, and respect within our people. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently recruiting for a Contracts Administrator to work along our skilled Projects Delivery Team for works based across the Pilbara. Our scope of works are currently Earthworks, Rehabilitation, Sustainability & NPI Civil Construction with multiple projects underway, and others in the pipeline. Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the in onsite Delivery Team and supported by the Commercial Manager, this role is pivotal to the commercial success of the Project.

Our Project Values are ranging from $5mil-$50mil, working mostly on Tier 1 Iron Ore Mine Sites. This role is Permanent Position based in Belmont, with some ad-hoc travel required for Client & Site Visits. Other office locations are Karratha and Dunsborough, therefore some travel may be required in these locations.

DUTIES:

• Prepare and manage the procurement process including tender evaluation, contract negotiations and administration of contracts during the works
• Responsible for management of the head contract ensuring notices, claims and variations are submitted in line with the contract terms;
• Administrator RFI/TQs process to the clients project team;
• Oversee the project’s cost control including assessment of claims, issuance of head contract claims, budgeting and forecasting cashflow.
• Negotiating and resolving disputes with both subcontractors and clients.
• Working collaboratively with the team; including internal & external stakeholders
• Take responsibility for the job files of each project and ensure all contract correspondence is filed appropriately including all document control.
• Produce monthly reporting, project forecasts and costs to be presented to the Project Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying
• 5 years experience in the Construction industry (Mine Site based Civil Projects) including surveying & estimating, tender process & procurement
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication skills
• MS Suite experience (Microsoft Excel & Project)

WHY US?

• Well established Projects Team with a strong record of long tenure within the Company - people like working here!
• Employee Assistance Program offered
• Close & long term working relationship with Tier 1 Clients with a lot of repeat work
• A Company big enough to deliver; but small enough to care about all Employees

To be considered immediately; "Apply Now". For confidential Enquiries, please contact Caroline Jackson; Recruitment Manager on 0467 008 979. If you are being considered for the role, we will contact you via telephone for an initial screen within 2 weeks' of your application.