About John HollandAt John Holland, our purpose is simple - we transform lives with everything we do.
We've always known that infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.About the RoleThe Contract Administrator will play a critical role on the Logan Hospital Expansion project by providing contract administration services to assist in the project's control of contract costs. They will assist with preparations and negotiate with sub-contractors for the calling of quotations and letting of contracts.Responsibilities of the role include
- Subcontractor management including conducting initial investigations, minimising variation claims, monitoring Code compliance and process and recommend progress claims
- Draft scope of works and tender packages for quotations
- Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting (PCR), Asset Registers, Commercial Pack database and Contract Sum
- Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes are accurately maintained
- Interpret specifications and drawings so as to understand scope of works for the project at Head Contract and Sub Contract scope level
- Participate in identification and quantification of Head Contracts
- Assess commercial and contractual risks
- Check compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of the contract
- Previous experience in a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor role in the construction and engineering industry
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and exposure to a contract management system (CRM)
- Experience in negotiating with sub-contractors
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong - that's why we're working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We've also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.