Contracts Administrator

Brunel has recently partnered with a Tier 2 commercial builder to assist in the recruitment of a Contracts Administrator to join their close knit team.

This is a national builder with a great reputation in Fit Out and New Build, they are now entering an exciting new era in QLD, with a number of flagship projects secured for 2023

Project values will range from $20M - $60M, which will include some D&C projects.

This is a builder who has a great name for employee retention and satisfaction, having recently won a number of employer of choice awards.

It is a family centric culture, with a deep understanding of what that means to employees, there are regular team and family actives to build a collaborative team.

This is a workplace people genuinely enjoying being a part of.

While this is a commercial role it will have a strong focus on continuing the great relationship in place with long term sub contractors, this is a business that prides itself on really partnering with all involved in the project.

Duties will also include

• Ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders that support contract services for production work in compliance with corporate controls and best practices.
• Track progress, and support the Project Manager with coordinating Contractor’s compliance regarding company systems and controls.
• Oversee the administration and performance of service contracts.
• Ensure contract payments are executed accurately and anomalies are identified.
• Ensure payments are made to Contractors in accordance with requirements of Company agreements held with Contracts in a timely manner.
• Advise on contract risks and support the stewardship of gap closure and opportunities for improvement, assisting with prioritization where required.
• Liaise with Contractor Representatives on a daily basis to address issues that may arise from the placement and amendment of purchase orders and the payment of invoices for work executed against those purchase orders.
• Foster positive, constructive relations and dialogue between Contractor and Company representatives, as well as assist in facilitating resolution to issues or problem-solving.
• Maintain critical contractual documentation, including SOA’s, Purchase Orders, Records of Meetings and decisions.
• Numbers, Purchase order numbers and Contract Owners/Admin.
• Ensure effective contract administration through records management, advice and compliance with procurement & controls

• Experience in engaging with contractors, in a collaborative way
• 3+ years’ experience with Contract administration, within the commercial construction space, ideally with exposure to projects over $5m in value.
• Good interpersonal and motivation skills, with ability to manage discipline and performance issues in the workplace.
• Budgetary reporting and analysis skills
• Solid written communication and reporting skills.
• Highest standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others
• Good observation and listening skills
• Demonstrates high level of initiative.
• Good interpersonal and motivation skills.
• Good communications and presentation skills
• Good communication skills (oral & written) in English
• Good Planning, execution and organizational skills
• Excellent computing skills
• Ability to work independently

On offer a work environment that promotes a great work culture, with a great management team who are big on mentoring and fostering the right culture for success

The company offers multiple career progression routes, there are opportunities to progress into a commercial manager, or that of Project Management, this will be achievable from the outset with clear goals and milestones put in place which will be followed up in a weekly mentoring session

You will get exposure to exciting and interesting projects across Brisbane.

The salary on offer is competitive and above market.