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Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplinary civil construction company with over 24 years' experience throughout Australia.
We partner with major infrastructure clients, delivering large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, NPI, earthworks and piping works projects. Our mission is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.
About The Role
Due to growth on our remote NSW infrastructure project, we have a new opportunity for a 2/1 FIFO Contracts Administrator to join our project team. Reporting directly to the Project Manager within a wider Commercial team, this role will be responsible for aspects of Contracts Administration, including head contract and subcontracts management, with a strong focus on supply chain for the project. The scope includes large scale FRP (Form Reo Pour) works as well as tunnel lining.
Responsibilities Include
- Ensuring Head and Subcontract compliance with regards to contractual provisions and notice time frames
- Maintaining accurate registers (Procurement, Commercial Clarification, Correspondence, Variation, Site Instruction, Extension of Time Claims)
- Understanding tender strategy with regards to procurement/supply chain engagement
- Preparing and issuing RFQ documentation including all related attachments/information and timeframes
- Raising Purchase Orders based on approved Contract Values
- Vendor onboarding including negotiation and execution of agreements
- Reviewing Progress Claims / Invoices submitted by subcontractors and ensuring timely response to payment claims / payment of invoices as required
- Issuing relevant notifications for revised drawings/scope of Works or Technical requirements
- Compiling and submitting Progress Claims, Variations and Extensions of Time Claims
About You
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Law, Construction Management or Civil Engineering – Ideal
- At least 5+ years experience in a similar position with a Civil Contractor
- DIDO or FIFO experience on large scale remote infrastructure projects – essential
- Experience compiling quantity take-offs/bills of materials for packages – desirable
- Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and administer contracts and subcontracts
- Solid understanding of cost control and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
What We Offer
- Generous and competitive salary package plus 30% site uplift plus super paid weekly
- Work amongst established leaders and team-oriented teams
- Safety at the forefront of everything we do
- Eligibility for cash bonuses as part of the employee referral program
- Discounted health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Novated lease options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long-term permanent role with opportunities on a range of projects across Australia
Whittens is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
Please note : this role is sourced directly by Whittens; we do not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.
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📌 FIFO Contracts Administrator
🏢 Whittens
📍 Launceston