Contracts Administrator/ Quantity Surveyor

Silverstrand is seeking an experienced

Contracts Administrator/ Quantity Surveyor looking to become a key part in shaping the future of our business alongside an experienced team.

You will be based in our Brisbane Head Office and employed on a permanent basis. Some project travel may be required for regional projects

About The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Contracts Administrator is responsible:

• Manage all cost and contractual matters ensuring project costs, revenues, claims, and supplier agreements are administered
• Initiate, review, analyse plan and administer the closing of contracts
• Working with all parties to ensure the best possible Commercial outcome is achieved
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients and subcontractors while negotiating and managing the head contract and subcontractors for the project
• Influence and lead others in the team to produce high quality project outcomes
• Principle contracting and subcontracting work
• Ensure that delivered products comply with contract specifications and recording and reporting on any non-conformances
• Ensure payment schedules are processed in accordance with the Security of Payment Act
• Measuring and approving subcontract progress payments
• Undertake monthly financial reports relating to cost and budget
• Assist with construction claims and dispute resolution matters
• Monitor any change during the construction phase, assessing effects on cost, measuring values and negotiating any variations
• Ability to engage with the project team effectively and attend site meetings

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Legal tertiary qualifications, particularly experience with Contract and Commercial law will be highly regarded
• Experience with COINS System - highly regarded
• At least 3 years’ relevant working experience in major infrastructure projects with in-depth knowledge and experience in contract administration and claims management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks and simultaneously,
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands
• Strong communication skills including strong negotiation and influencing skills

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary based on the successful candidate’s experience
• A permanent position with a growing civil construction company
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Sponsorship is available for the right candidate
• Work Vehicle
• Parental Leave

Silverstrand is a privately owned company that provides high-quality civil engineering and construction services across Australia and New Zealand. Delivering projects that positively impact communities across the region, Silverstrand combines local knowledge with international expertise. Our projects include road, rail, airport, sewerage and water treatment, mining, renewables, and commercial industries.

To find out more about our company, head to our website - https://silverstrand.com.au/

If you are interested in the position please apply today!

Or Contact

Joe Hedges - Resourcing Advisor

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