AddressCompany description:
For over 40 years, Rawson Group has helped thousands of Australians make their dream home a reality, taking pride in our beautiful designs and quality build.
From humble beginnings in country NSW, we have grown to be one of the largest and most trusted builders and land developers in NSW and the ACT.
Job description:
About the role:
Due to a strong project pipeline of work in the Hunter region, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Contract Administrator to joinour construction team.
The Contract Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring that construction projects are executed efficiently and will be a liaison between internal business parties and external vendors and suppliers.
As Contract Administrator, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Manage all project-related documentation, including contracts, drafting specifications, legal agreements and correspondence, and other relevant records.
- Review and make recommendations on contracts that are legally binding between both parties
- Ensure purchase orders and requisitions are raised in a timely manner
- Manage the construction program by tracking project expenses, expenditures, budget, scheduling sub-contractors, and managing time overruns with site supervisors
- Liaise with the Project Manager to schedule long lead items and release periods
- Negotiate with sub-contractors in liaison with procurement
- Support the Development and Construction Teams to meet contract expectations
- Provide regular updates to the stakeholders and/or the project control team
- Evaluate the effectiveness of contract management processes and identify opportunities for improvement, such as streamlining procedures, implementing new tools or technologies, or providing training to staff members.
More than a place to work, Rawson Group is a place to grow. Join our team and you'll be rewarded with benefits like these:
- Training in our systems and processes
- Access to our employee assistance program for you and your loved ones
- Paid Parental Leave for all employees
- Discounted gym membership - because we encourage being active
- Novated lease benefits and discounts
- Optional 5 weeks paid Annual Leave - through our purchase leave scheme
- We're making the most of flexible working, driving strong digital collaboration and supporting our teams virtually and flexibly - work 2 days from home.
- Friendly, social and collaborative team environment
- Company-wide reward and recognition platform, where points are redeemable for cash vouchers (Woolworths Vouchers or a Day Off)
- Recruitment referral program
- Discount on land purchases within the Rawson portfolio (usually $5K but dependent on the development)
- Discount on standard home builds for both Thrive and Rawson Homes (Build Cost at Tender plus 20%)
To be considered for the position you must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Exposure to the construction sector is desirable
- Residential & Commercial Estimating and Contract Administration experience
- Intermediate business administration
- Residential building process experience preferred
- Knowledge of CDC and DA requirements
- High attention to detail and administrative skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and time management skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage multiple-tasks at the same time.
