Cost Controller/ Contracts Admin

KHG Contracting is committed to the development, wellbeing and safety of all our people and, to help them to be the best in their chosen career path. We encourage teamwork and promote thinking with an open mind to create a productive and friendly workplace environment in which everyone can enjoy the rewards that come with achievement.

Our people are our most valuable asset and are attributable to the success of our client’s projects, our business and their own future successes.

KHG is currently seeking full time Contracts Administrator to join our Perth based team, serving as a company leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and focusing on the long-term interests of the business. Coordinate commercial and contract tasks to resolve contractual and commercial issues. Coordinating contract negotiation, project planning, and risk management.  

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contract negotiations and communicating professionally with clients/suppliers/sub-contractors to finalise contract scopes and terms and conditions. 
• Ensure all project staff understand and comply with commercial requirements in contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Support project teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standard.
• Maintaining positive and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, suppliers and all internal departments involved in project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints. 
• Ensure strong contract, commercial and financial risk management.
• Assisting estimating team on tenders and prequalification’s for new projects.
• Manage project commercial tasks and support project teams on contractual issues and disputes.
• Compiling scopes of works in conjunction with the project teams, tendering and analysis of subcontract / supplier bids and letting of subcontract / supplier packages.
• Assisting project team with compilation of project budgets.
• Ongoing management of project budgets, costs, and expenditure to ensure adherence to project budgets.
• Preparing and issuing Variations / EOT’s / NOD’s and other contractual notices / claims.
• Compilation and management of project commercial registers.
• Assisting in the month end process including accurate forecasting of both costs and revenue.
• Compilation of payment claims and client invoicing.
• Assessment of subcontractor payment claims.
• Conducting regular site visits (when not site based) to assist project teams.
• Manage client relationships and identify opportunities for new contracts.
   

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying or contract management.
• Proven experience (5 years +) as a Contracts Administrator in the construction or civil / mining industries.
• Industry experience in mining/bulk earthworks/civil construction/road infrastructure related projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement processes, and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in contract and office administration.
• High level of written skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer software skills – Proficiency in using contract management and job costing software (experience using Viewpoint Vista is an advantage).
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
   

OTHER REQUIREMENTS - 

• A clean criminal record via a National Police Check.
• An unrestricted full driver's license.
• Australian working rights.