Contracts Administrator

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR – NTH BRISBANE

Work with An Award-Winning Commercial Builder 

• Generous salary package plus bonus fuel, phone and toll fees
• Multi-award-winning QLD Construction Company
• Work on a diverse range of high-quality projects with well-known clients. 
• Better work/life balance– we’re happy for you to work flexibly e.g dropping off and picking up the kids or doing some remote work, as long as you achieve the work outcomes. 
• Have autonomy – this is an outcomes-based role, reporting to the Construction manager and we’ll be looking to you to innovate processes and keep abreast of industry developments, so we lead in this field.
• Ongoing career development –tailored for you to build continuous skills and develop in areas that are beneficial to your career.
• Work with a company that values its people - for instance, we have access to Suncorp Stadium season tickets so employees can watch some games for free. 
• Experience job security – We have experienced year on year growth and focus on employee retention and return-client relationships. 

About us, Ashley Cooper Construction (ACC):

Ashley Cooper Construction was established in 2013, by our Managing Director, Luke. At the heart of Ashley Cooper Construction is an experienced, tightly knit team who work together to deliver high-quality projects. We take a hands-on approach to our work, ensuring that every finished project is one we’re proud to attach our name to. 

Over the past four years, ACC has experienced continual growth, earning ourselves multiple Qld Master Builders awards! This success is the result of hard work from every member of our team. Our employees are the cornerstone of our progress, continually driving us to refine and enhance our services. Looking ahead, our goal is to be the leading partner for the most significant and exciting hospitality, tourism and education projects in SE Queensland.

To continue to grow, and achieve our goals, we are expanding our team, and are looking for people who can relate to, and uphold our values of Safety, Quality, Trust, Integrity, and Empathy.

To see more about us, and our projects, jump onto our website and take a look: https://ashleycooper.com/projects/

About the role:

Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll be a hard-working achiever responsible for administering our contracts to deliver successful projects and mitigate our risk. A vital linchpin in our project team, you’ll work with the Project Manager and our cadets to evolve and streamline our administrative processes to achieve great outcomes for the business, our sub-contractors and our clients. We’re outcomes-based and you’ll work on-site, at our Brendale office and or remotely, as required to achieve the project goals.

You’ll need to be someone with a good eye for detail as you’ll be working on a wide range of responsibilities – from writing scope of works, assessing and letting subcontracts, procurement and monthly project cost reporting, to name just a few. Because we work with blue-chip clients to tight deadlines, you’ll also be someone who can juggle several tasks at once and be comfortable working under time pressure. We’ll also look to you for input on overall project delivery strategy and to keep us abreast of industry developments so we’ll lead in this field.

Note this is not a role for an industry hack. We are looking for someone with integrity and excellent communication skills who can create positive, long-lasting relationships that deliver successful business outcomes. In essence we are looking for an administrative whiz who can take our project team to the next level and over the longer-term carve out an iconic role for themselves in our thriving and expanding company.

As an employer we pride ourselves on our positive corporate culture and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. You might be a parent who has worked in administration in the past, looking to return to work somewhere that will appreciate your organisational expertise. You may be a young, hard worker with an eye for detail looking to grow your skills in business administration. Or you might be an administrative achiever in an existing role and looking to transfer to a more dynamic company. Regardless of circumstances, this is a fantastic opportunity for those who have excelled in the past and are looking for a satisfying role in a company at the forefront of its industry.

What does this look like? (A snapshot of a Contracts Administrator with ACC)

• Establishing and maintaining excellent client and subcontractor relationships.
• Responsible for understanding all aspects of the project’s administration from project award to scoping, procurement of works and completion of the project by release of retentions and compiling final claims.
• Assist the estimating team with tenders and market coverage.
• Responsible for creating RFI’s and maintaining an up-to-date register of items outstanding.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining the procurement schedule in line with the project’s target program.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing the project for practical completion.
• Work within the scope of costs and budget for projects. 
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations/safety guidelines and quality standards. 

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated past experience and a track record of success in a contract administrator’s role in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent administrative skills, including experience in using IT systems to achieve effective business outcomes, on time and on schedule.
• Demonstrated achievement in reaching targeted timeframes and prioritizing under pressure.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively deal with clients, to deliver excellent results.
• A demonstrated ability to work autonomously, and collaboratively with a team, to achieve successful outcomes.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with colleagues and clients in past roles.
• A demonstrated commitment to continual improvement, innovation, and learning.

Licenses/Certifications required:

• Tertiary qualifications in building, construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or similar.
• Diploma or Certificate in building or quantity surveying and estimating.
• Open Builders licence (desirable)

If you are seeking a genuine career opportunity and would like to be part of our growing team, please email your CV with a cover email to: **@ashleycooper.com

We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply.