Senior Contracts Administrator / Project Manager

An exciting opportunity exists to join a long standing building company operating across three states in Australia building in both residential and commercial and remote areas.  The position is a Senior Contracts Administrator / Project Manager and will work closely with the General Manager assisting in maintaining long term client relationships and efficient and timely delivery of product. Ideally the candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience and a strong understanding of construction. This is a challenging role with varying requirements and contracts.  Problem solving and the ability to adapt and work within a team environment are essential.      

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing project scopes, ensuring the project is delivered on time and to budget whilst achieving project objectives
• Producing cost forecast reports & understanding of monthly progress claims 
• Competency in the use of MS programs with the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• Management and organising project meetings on MS Teams with various stakeholders based across Australia and record discussed outcomes
• Excellent planning, organisational, time management and communication skills
• Motivated and self-driven 
• Knowledge & ability to present solutions to issues as they arise, with consideration of project time constraints and budgets 
• Forecasting and forward planning of project deliveries 
• Liaising with various stakeholders and clients in WA, NT & SA & provide monthly reports
• Producing and maintaining MS Project programmes 
• Attend interstate site & construction yards (Darwin, Alice Springs and Adelaide) as required 
• Lead and assist site managers to reach project goals 
• Produce ECI & tender submissions with the General Manager 
• Review and negotiate contracts 
• Ability to interpret contractual document and requirements 
• Raise variations, EOT & RFI’s as required