Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator Reports to Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager General Summary of Duties: To prepare, review and administer contracts for various projects and participate in the building process during the various stages of the construction and post completion defects liability period. Specific Duties • Analyse and understand commercial conditions in all building contracts, understand and interpret key elements of project contracts and comply with statutory legislation and regulations. • Ensure all Subcontractors and Suppliers contracts are in place and administer trade claims as required. • Ensure critical procurement items are identified, and all orders are placed in the time required. • Ensure the project is managed within the project budget and project margins are realised or bettered. • Schedule the works to be completed within the contracted time frame and monitor progress throughout the duration of the works. • Ensure the companies QHSE policies and responsibilities are being implemented and carried out. • Perform all contracts administration duties required by the project specification and the companies Quality System. • Prepare and submit all Variation costs, PC Sum adjustments, Progress Claims in a timely fashion, obtain superintended or Client approval for Claims submitted. • Manage and maintain a strong customer relationship. • Ensure contractor relationships are maintained and not compromised. • Ensure the project start-up procedures are completed, ensure all information is issued & distributed to all relevant parties in a timely manner. • Coordinate the efficient completion of all projects. • Keep and maintain all records and reports as required by the Company policies. • Assist the Site Supervision team as applicable in trade contractor management including issues or procurement. • Ensure disputes and claims are resolved ethically, fairly and in a professional manner. • Ensure all maintenance regimes are being carried out post construction and that the project completion items inclusive of warranties, O&M Manuals and As-Built documentation is completed and submitted in a timely fashion. • Ensure statutory WHS requirements of the company are being met. • Participate with the Quality System and provide all reports as deemed required by the Quality Manager. • Fully comply with Harrold & Kite Company policies and procedures. • Prepare and produce all financial reporting required by the CEO, Project Director, Senior Project Manager or Project Manager in a timely and professional manner • Perform any duties or tasks as instructed by the CEO in a timely and professional manner. • Computer skills – Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Project, Word. • Experienced in the Administration of Contracts. • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. • Must be able to work unsupervised. • Fluent understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications and construction reports. • Proficient in construction scheduling and cash flow forecasting. • Knowledge and sound understanding of the WHS Act. • Knowledge and sound understanding of the relevant Australian Standards and BCA. • Excellent communication skills. • Drivers Licence. • White Card. Training | Qualifications Required – Tertiary qualification in Construction | Project Management or 10 years’ experience in Contracts Administration in Construction – First Aid – Building Codes & Standards Commercial – Master Builders or Equivalent – Select, Prepare & Administer a Construction Contract – Master Builders or Equivalent