About Us:
IM Partners is excited to collaborate with a leading commercial contractor based in Metro Adelaide. Renowned for their unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and agility, our client is eager to onboard a highly skilled Project Coordinator or Contracts Administrator to join their dedicated Multi-Award winning team.
The Opportunity:
This versatile role is suitable for seasoned Project Administrators who have completed a bachelor’s degree related to the construction field. Your primary task will be to provide exceptional support to the Estimating Manager, Project Managers and Financial Controller across a diverse range of projects.
Core Responsibilities:
· Review project drawings, and specifications to understand project requirements and scope thoroughly and prepare detailed cost estimates.
· Research and source materials, equipment, and subcontractor services and negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers and subcontractors.
· Review and prepare essential project documents including contracts, warranties, and budgets using Jobpac software.
· Act as the primary point of contact for various working groups, liaising between clients, architects, engineers, project managers, and subcontractors.
· Oversee project administrative tasks, ensuring that all builder requirements are met within allocated timeframes.
· Provide proactive internal project support, including financial management and coordinating between multiple projects.
· Facilitate project meetings, generate minutes, and disseminate relevant information to stakeholders.
· Assist Project Managers with budget preparation and financial reporting, ensuring detailed and accurate variation breakdowns.
· Coordinate and manage purchase orders, invoices, and ensure compliance with project insurance requirements.
· Maintain a variety of registers including plant and equipment, and variations.
· Produce project handover documentation, including operation manuals and warranties for completed projects.
· Ensure adherence to timelines and milestones, including prompt response to formal escalation and review processes.
Core Requirements:
· Strong understanding of Office packages
· Ability to prepare scope variations and produce warranties
· Skilled in producing purchase orders and handover documentation
· Provide enthusiastic and energetic project support to Project Managers
· Demonstrated assertiveness and confidence
· Highly efficient, organised, and works well in a team environment
Qualifications and Skills:
· Bachelors’ qualification in Construction Management, Engineering (or similar) is required for this role, at least 5 years experience in the same or similar role in a commercial or residential setting.
· Experiences with systems such as Jobpac, Aconex and Payapps are highly considered.
· Experiences in drafting software e.g., Autocad
Career Progression:
This role offers significant growth potential and serves as an ideal stepping stone to a Project Manager position within the company.
To apply for this compelling opportunity, submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role via Seek.