Contract Administrator

S & K REO FIXING PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team.

We operate within the construction industry, providing reinforcement fixing and associated construction services. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering and coordinating contracts associated with our construction projects, including client contracts, subcontractor agreements, supplier agreements, variations, claims and related commercial documentation.

This position requires a highly organised individual with strong contractual and commercial skills who can work closely with management, project personnel, clients, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, interpret and administer construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, supplier agreements and other commercial agreements.
• Review contractual terms, scopes of work, specifications, pricing schedules and project requirements to ensure contractual obligations are clearly identified and appropriately managed.
• Prepare, review and coordinate contract variations, amendments, extensions, change orders and other contractual documentation.
• Monitor contractual obligations, project milestones, deliverables and completion requirements to ensure compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Liaise with management, project personnel, clients, builders, head contractors, subcontractors and suppliers regarding contractual requirements, variations and project deliverables.
• Review progress claims, subcontractor claims, invoices, variations and supporting documentation against relevant contractual terms and completed works.
• Identify contractual discrepancies, risks, delays and non-compliance issues and provide recommendations to management regarding appropriate action.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive contract records, including agreements, correspondence, variations, claims, approvals, work orders, purchase orders and extensions.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, reports, submissions and supporting documentation relating to contract performance, variations, claims and other commercial matters.
• Respond to and assist in resolving contractual enquiries and issues involving clients, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance against contractual requirements and report variations or performance issues to management.
• Coordinate contract renewals, extensions, amendments, terminations and contract close-out processes.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or higher qualification in Contract Management, Business, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline, or relevant experience appropriate to the position.
• Relevant experience in contract administration, preferably within the construction, civil, reinforcement fixing or related industry.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and administering contracts, variations, claims and commercial documentation.
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor arrangements and project documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret contractual terms, scopes of work and commercial documentation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project personnel.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and relevant contract, project management, accounting or document-management systems.