Contracts Administrator in BRISBANE: Profession with future

Australia, BRISBANE, 4000

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 3 years

Closing: September 18, 2024

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Introduction

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 within the commercial construction space (schools, sporting complexes, industrial and retail), they are now entering an exciting new era in QLD, with a number of flagship projects secured for 2023 Project values will range from $10M - $30M, 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 relationships in place with long term sub contractors, this is a business that prides itself on really partnering with all involved in the project.

What are you going to do

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

Essential skills and knowledge

Experience in engaging with contractors, in a collaborative way
2+ years’ experience with Contract administration, within the commercial construction space, ideally with exposure to projects over $1m 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

What we offer

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 sessionYou will get exposure to exciting and interesting projects across Brisbane.
The salary on offer is competitive and above market.