AddressAbout Laing O’Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.
About the role
We are currently seeking an assistant Quantity Surveyor/Assistant Contracts Administrator to join our rail operations business unit based in Brisbane.
Rail Operations is an internal business unit within Laing O’Rourke, specialising in the sole delivery of all aspects of Rail, working with a team of technical experts to deliver a high portfolio of work across Australia.
This immediate start permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting/supporting the Project Team in all aspects of Commercial Management of projects.
- Able to generate, interpret and closely monitor labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and indirect cost reports and review forecasts against budgets.
- Able to undertake valuation of multiple varied Subcontract packages and preparation of external Application for payment.
- Assists in the preparation of simple subcontract packages and the assistance in preparing of elements of the main contract procurement process.
- Review of monthly cost reports and journalling of costs to different projects within Coins.
About you
- Have completed or working towards a Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent coupled with Rail and / or construction experience.
- Proficient in subcontractor payment claims prepared under the Security of Payment Act
- Procurement of subcontractors including preparation of subcontract agreements
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite & attention to detail and accuracy.
- Previous Coins, Assigner, Ariba experience would be favourable but not compulsory.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner, take initiative and work independently as well as the ability to work as a member of multiple regions.
- Good organizational skills including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at
https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
