Arena is a leading private Developer Builder based on the Gold Coast with a focus on the medium and high-rise residential sector. We are a team of passionate master builders who take immense pride in the quality of our work and continue to embrace industry innovations for the benefit of our purchasers. We operate with a small, yet highly experienced team, with a terrific culture based on mutual reward.
We are seeking an experienced and capable Contracts Administrator (CA) to join our team to work on an upcoming $80M+ project in Main Beach!
Expectations of the role:
* Develop, prepare, and review contracts, subcontractor packages, scopes, and procurement schedules, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and codes
* Review contract estimates, including proposed materials and costs
* Drafting and negotiation of subcontracts and subsequent administration
* Actively engage with the site teams to understand the delivery requirements and timings
* Forecast and manage expenditure, along with financial reporting
* Review, negotiate, and finalisation of subcontractors and suppliers
* Analysis of packages for cost savings and analysis of tenders including subcontractor recommendations
* Ensure constant review of Project Budgets & identify potential cost savings
* Scopes and claims interpreting architectural plans
* Administration of RFI's to relevant stakeholders, architects, and consultants
* Manage all cost and contractual matters ensuring project costs, revenues, claims, and supplier agreements are administered
* Initiate, review, analyse, plan and administer the closing of contracts
* Ensure payment schedules are processed in accordance with the Security of Payment Act
* Measuring and approving subcontract progress payments
* Undertake monthly financial reports relating to cost and budget
* Assist with dispute resolution matters
Minimum requirements:
* 3+ years residential construction experience necessary
* Relevant Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering tertiary qualification
* Experience in contracts administration cost control and contingency and risk management functions on residential projects
* Manage and maintain cost control software (Jobpac), including budget entry, commitments, forecasting, variations, payments, and coding of invoices.
* Assist in preparing all required reports for monthly project report meeting, proactively advise of any new risks, opportunities or changes, and participate in strategic discussion.
* Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills
* Have the ability to work both autonomously and as a part of a team
* The ability to write a detailed scope of works
* An accurate understanding of budget cost control and project forecasting
* Preference will be given for candidates who are local to Gold Coast and have experience in our SEQ construction industry.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.