Contract Administrator Role - Temporary to Permanent Position - Reputable Contractor in Melbourne

Your new company

My client is a highly reputable and respected contractor within the Melbourne area. They work across multiple sectors, including fit-out and new-build residential and commercial projects. You will be joining a talented team who always try to exceed expectations with their work and ensuring their commitments to clients are met and this has led their business to prominently run off repeat business and long-term client relationships.

They are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join the team on a temporary basis for this to turn in-to a permanent role if it is working out for both parties.

Your new role

You will be working as a Contracts Administrator, which involves the duties below:

• End to end subcontract and supplier procurement, including tendering, assessment and award
  
• Subcontractor due diligence across financials, compliance, safety and performance
  
• Project start-up activities including budgets, systems setup, documentation and risk planning
  
• Administration of head contract, including progress claims, variations, EOTs and client liaison.
  
• Subcontract administration including payments, claims, variations and contract compliance
  
• Financial management, including cost tracking, reporting and monthly project reporting.
  
• Supplier and invoice management, cost reconciliation and purchase order control
  
• Maintaining project records, filing systems and document control processes
  
• Supporting audits, insurance compliance and project close-out activities
  

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will need previous experience working as a Contracts Administrator within Australia. My client is looking for around 6-7 years' experience working as a Contract Administrator and you will have worked on quick turnaround projects in the past (12-16 weeks turnaround). You will also have strong communication skills and be a confident individual who is able to manage stakeholders throughout the process. Being a positive and enthusiastic individual is key as you will join a friendly team who work in a collaborative way.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will get the opportunity to work on exciting projects within the Construction industry that span over multiple sectors, such as fit-out/refurbishment, new-build residential and new-build commercial projects.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ••••@hays.com.au, or call us now.

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