Contracts Administrator, Brunel. Brisbane QLD. Contract Management (Construction). Full time. Add the expected salary to your profile for insights. Brunel has recently partnered with a Tier 2 commercial builder to assist in the recruitment of a contract 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 $10 million to $30 million, which will include some DandC 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, and with a deep understanding of what that means to employees, there are regular team and family activities to build a collaborative team. This is a workplace people genuinely enjoy 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 subcontractors. This is a business that prides itself on really partnering with all involved in the project.
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 in coordinating the contractor’s compliance with 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 the requirements of company agreements held with them 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/administrators. Ensure effective contract administration through records management, advice, and compliance with procurement and controls.
Requirements: 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 $1 million in value. Good interpersonal and motivational skills, with the 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, and environmental aptitude and cultivates the same in others. Good observation and listening skills. Demonstrates a high level of initiative. Good interpersonal and motivational skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Good communication skills (oral and written) in English. Good planning, execution, and organizational skills. Excellent computing skills. Ability to work independently.
Benefits: We offer a work environment that promotes a great work culture with a great management team that is 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.
About Brunel: Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 2001, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 40 countries, 100+ offices and 45 years of successful operation. Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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If you have questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, contact Tim Chapman on t.chapman@brunel.net or 0409712680