Contract Administrator
Rapidly growing civil and rail infrastructure contractor seeks a Contract Administrator for a large construction project. Melton based.
Summary about this job
Contracts Management
Company: 1st Choice People
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
Salary: $$ Neg on experience
Phone: +61-8-4179-6589
Fax: +61-2-8139-9436
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Detail information about job Contract Administrator. Terms and conditions vacancy
This role is initially a 14 month contract. There is a possibility of transitioning to full time employment after the initial contract period is completed.
With its head office located on the fringe of CBD Melbourne, my client has for decades delivered a range of diverse key and complex rail and civil construction projects all over the country.
Their company culture is energetic, vibrant and innovative. They are a top tier contractor with strong backing from their international parent company.
The role - Key tasks
- Assist the Contracts Manager with administration of all aspects of the Head Contract, including progress claim and variation submission.
- Assist engineers with preparation of tender documentation in compliance with project procedures.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of contracts and related rights and obligations, especially with respect to obligations, time and cost.
- Assist the Contracts Manager with the implementation of the claims process in terms of the Head Contract.
- Obtain and manage quantitative data for various Risk Registers and related items
The key competencies we're looking for in this position are:
- A minimum of two years experience as a Contract Administrator in Rail, Building or Civil Construction or other heavy industry
- A solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook & Excel
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proactivity and tenacity to follow issues through to conclusion
- High level interpersonal and relationship building skills
This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing company that takes a strong interest in their people and driving their desired company culture.
They aim to foster an environment where people are fully engaged, challenged, valued and want to come to work each day.
If you're open to a 12-14 month contract and are able to commute to Melton 5 days per week, we look forward to hearing from you.