About us
Since 1983, G.J. Gardner Homes has built over 40,000 quality and customised homes for families across the globe. With a national reputation as an industry leader for our building journeys and homes, we’re proud of the work we’ve done! Our construction process provides the highest standard of workmanship and customer satisfaction to support our customers during this exciting but often overwhelming journey. That’s why each of our qualified builders and subcontractors has been hand-picked for their expertise and their commitment to excellence. It’s central to what we believe in: achieving your dream home should be a joyful experience. It’s what we proudly refer to as the G.J. Way. The G.J. Way believes that a home shouldn’t just aim to perform well but be a joy to build.
Qualifications & experience
- Have sound computer knowledge in Microsoft Office/ G- Suite, Xero.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written, the ability to share knowledge clearly and communicate professionally at all levels.
- Minimum 2 years experience in building contract administration, basic account entering.
- Ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships with colleagues, associates and clients
- Proven ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Answer phones and greet all clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner at all times.
- Ensure boardroom, colour selection room, kitchen, staff room and bathroom are maintained in a clean and tidy manner at all times and procure office supplies as necessary.
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings, recording and producing accurate meeting minutes when required.
- Check mail, receipt payments, accurately enter invoices for payment approval, file correctly.
- Establish client job folders for all new jobs, read and check contract and construction plans, enter and send colour selections, edocs, customer portal invitations/documents, variations and any other document required. Prepare contract documents including but not limited to Plans & Specification
- Accurately add and maintain all new supplier and sub contractor details into the Contracts system and complete sub-contractor packs,
- Liaise with clients, supervisors and financial institutions, keeping them up to date and following up.
- Compile Job Handover Packs, at the contract stage of all new jobs, adding handover items (eg keys, garage door openers etc).
- Order and/or liaise with key stakeholders for drafting, engineering, electrical, earthworks reports, council requirements, energy ratings, BAL report, Form 16s, colour selections, certificates and warranties.
Benefits
- Have a meaningful role in clients dream builds where you get to build relationships as well as their homes, plus control the process entirely from contract start to finish.
- A dynamic small team of passionate staff in a boutique office environment.