Australia, Brisbane

Fulltime: 40 hrs a week

Experience: 3 years

Closing: December 08, 2024

Introduction

Our client, a National Tier 3 Builder, are looking to add a new Contract Administrator to their team.

This role will see the successful applicant working on industrial New Build projects valued between $30m - $60m+.

  • $160k - $200k + super depending on experience
  • Career progression encouraged with high tenure from Senior Staff and internal promotion preferred
  • Strong current and future pipeline with strategic growth plans across the market

What are you going to do 

In alignment with their growth trajectory, they seek an industrious and competent Contract Administrator. The ideal candidate will possess the skills to forge robust relationships across various levels and come with prior experience in commercial construction.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain proactive, positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
  • Oversee the preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, and procurement schedules.
  • Plan actions and ensure the completion of all documentation in line with the Head Contract, raising discrepancies at the earliest.
  • Take full ownership and responsibility for all cost and budget outcomes, maintaining an updated knowledge of the project's financial position at any given moment.
  • Aid in the preparation of all necessary reports for the monthly project report meeting, proactively identify any new risks, opportunities or changes, and partake in strategic discussions.

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Construction Management (or similar) (Required)
  • 3+ years of experience working on commercial construction projects $10m+ (Industrial Experience Preferred).
  • Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
  • Extensive knowledge of construction processes, regulations, and best practices.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Benefits:

  • Have a deep understanding of the projects they deliver with a high rate of repeat clientele.
  • Fully resource projects with necessary staff: Foreman, Site Engineers, Contracts Administrator, Project Managers etc.
  • Have strong long-term working relationships with subcontractors.
  • Are working towards long-term growth plans with project diversification and exciting future prospects.
  • Prefer to promote from within and are happy to provide required training / professional development.

What we offer 

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 1997, 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 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Tim Chapman at t.chapman@brunel.net