Contracts Administrator

DEMEX is more than just a Project Contractor, we’re a leading trusted partner for our clients and that’s all thanks to our dedicated team of professionals who are the core of our success. We work with tier one and two construction companies and entrepreneurial developers within the residential, commercial, industrial, civil and construction markets. 

Due to a strong pipeline of projects, we are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our team and contribute to the ongoing success of DEMEX!

The role is varied, the team is supportive and the company cares. We share high-energy, have big ambitions and looking forward to exciting plans ahead. We believe we have something great happening here, and we're looking for passionate and driven people to join our journey.   

Insight into the Opportunity:

This position will see you working within our contracts team in close proximity to our Projects, Site Managers and Estimators. 

The Contract Administrator will be responsible for developing, interpreting, reviewing, negotiating and managing contracts on behalf of the organisation. The role will assist in the commercial management of ongoing projects, ensuring that all parties fulfill the particular directives and standards defined in our contracts, as well as ensuring that all contracts abide by local and federal laws.

Key Accountabilities:

Further responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Manage paperwork associated with contracts, programs and projects
• Analyse potential risks involved with specific contract terms 
• Liaise with subcontractors, material suppliers, trades, project managers and engineers to ensure goods, services, and projects are delivered in with agreed terms and conditions
• Monitor all contract deadlines and conditions to ensure timelines are kept and all relevant payments or information have been met
• Monitor and advise on compliance with contractual obligations, including revisions to existing contracts
• Write contract letters and other communications and notices.
• Management and preparations of scope changes

Qualifications and Experience:

• 2+ years in Contract Administration role or related field
• Experience in construction industry
• Strong negotiation & mediation skills
• Knowledge of contract law, accounting principles and finance also highly desirable.

The perks of the role: 

• Literally – Certified as A Great Place To Work, you’ll join a team of passionate, positive and highly-engaged individuals.
• Performance Development Plan to solidify your career journey.
• A variety of interesting projects 
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Supportive working environment in a family business
• Regular social and wellbeing events
• Access to our Employee Benefits platform with a variety of options between discounts, wellness programs and health insurance discount.

About DEMEX

DEMEX is a well-established family-owned company specialising in providing fully integrated solutions for demolition and civil construction projects, covering estimating, project management and on-the-ground operations. We work with a range of clientele including government, multi-tier construction companies and private developers. We find solutions to complex challenges, transforming sites to make them ready for the construction phase or to re-inhabit.

Next steps:

You can learn more about who we are and what we do on the DEMEX website linked below, or we can chat more when discussing your application for this exciting role once you’ve clicked APPLY! 

www.demex.com.au