Project Administrator

At WSP we develop creative, comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions for a future where society can thrive. Equipped with an intimate understanding of local intricacies, world-class talent and proactive leadership, we plan, design, manage and engineer long lasting and impactful solutions to uniquely complex problems. With 46,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come
We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals.
 
We are looking for an experienced Project Administrator to join our Property team, based in our Sydney office. You will be responsible for providing reliable and efficient financial and project administrative support to the project management and commercial team. 
 
As the Project Administrator, you will be responsible for:
 

• Ensuring all projects are set up and reporting revenue correctly in our cost control systems.
• Preparing and submitting invoices to clients, billing and monitoring project budgets.
• Monitoring receivables and collections for all projects under your direction.
• Interpreting and analysing project financial reports.
• Assisting project managers with forecasts, cost control, maintenance and auditing.
• Participating in project reviews, producing reports and interpreting financial information to support project management decisions on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Supporting the commercial manager with reporting and analysing profitability, revenue, margins, costs, and utilisation across projects.
• Debtor Days maintenance and facilitating the debt collection process.
• Ensuring company QA and cost control procedures are followed.

 
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Project Administrator working in a commercial environment, preferably in an engineering or construction sector.
• Strong analytical skills with budget, forecasting, invoicing, and financial experience.
• Fantastic time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and challenging deadlines in an efficient manner.
• A proactive, can-do attitude, and the ability to think on your feet.
• The ability to work autonomously as your key stakeholders will be based remotely.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with key attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and knowledge of Unit 4 Business World and Oracle would be an advantage.

 
We encourage those with finance and accounting degrees to apply, as this role has strong career development opportunities from Project Administration to Commercial Management. 
 
At WSP, you'll be part of a supportive organisation that encourages continued development through structured technical/management training, global and local practice networks and wellbeing programs.
 
If you’re ready to join a leader in the engineering consulting world, then it’s time to apply. Express your interest by clicking on the 'apply now' button. Your application will be treated in strict confidence.
 
WSP supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
 
 
Please note we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role