TalentLink have been retained to assist one of Australia’s leading property development specialists in their search for an experienced Contract Administrator. Our client is a future focused company who invest in long-life, high-quality assets across Australia. They invest their own capital to develop and operate the exceptional assets they construct, focusing on high quality healthcare, commercial and residential developments. Their agile business structure, strong financial position and operating experience give them the competitive advantage to seize the best opportunities first, in what is a highly turbulent built environment at present. Recently secured 10+ years pipeline, consisting of 600+ units!
The Benefits:
- Working closely with an entrepreneurial MD & high-performing team
- Diverse & strategic portfolio of existing & future projects
- A competitive remuneration package that reflects your level of expertise and hard work within the business
- Motivated, social and tight knit team with long tenure
- Flexible and accountable environment
- Be part of the companies success in identified target market.
This excellent career opportunity is a newly created role, responsible for continuing and building on their recent success in this sector. Working directly with a well-known Managing Director and a group of high performing property experts, you will be responsible for contract administration, cost control, relationship management, document control encompassed through a highly technical skillset.
This role is suited to a highly experienced Contract Administrator with strong experience in administering and delivering high quality residential developments. Someone with strong networks and knowledge, who can identify new business partners and ideas, will thrive in this position.
Tasks include:
- Overseeing projects from end-to-end to ensure successful delivery outcomes
- Liaise with subcontractors to ensure budgets, deadlines, claims & variations are accurate and on-time
- Prepare project reports, progress claims and labour forecasting to ensure strong cost control & accurate budget reporting
- Ensure forecasted profits reflect actual profits
- Ability to accurately comprehend & read plans/specifications to establish best scope of works
- Analysing designs & recommending any improvements (design features, building specifications etc.) throughout the design process
- Ensure projects run in line with contractual agreements and the critical path
- Accurate coordination and distribution of documentation, plans & specifications
- Negotiating term agreements and contract inclusions with clients
About you:
- 3+ years experience in a contract administrator in Residential.
- Strong knowledge of the Building/Construction Industry.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management (preferred)
- Strong commercial acumen and comfortable with managing the financial metrics of each project
- Strong communication, decision-making and influencing skills
- Familiarity with Build soft software (or similar)
- Experience using Jobpac (or similar) for cost control objectives
To be considered for this opportunity, please click on the appropriate link and complete the process. If you require more information, please email Matt Wallas at Mattw@talentlink.com.au