Contract Administrator/Manager

• Local Council
• $80 per hour + Super
• 12 month contract with possible extension

Appointments is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator and Project Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of council infrastructure projects.
Working within the Section 7.11 Projects Team, you will manage contracts and projects valued from approximately $10,000 to $70 million. The portfolio includes roads, drainage, bridges, buildings and recreational spaces.
This position requires an experienced professional who can confidently administer civil construction contracts while managing budgets, risks, stakeholders and project delivery from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering AS2124 and AS4000 series contracts.
• Managing construction, consultancy and Design and Construct contracts.
• Preparing contract documentation, notices and formal correspondence.
• Assessing claims, variations, extension-of-time requests and payments.
• Monitoring project budgets, procurement, resources and expenditure.
• Managing project risks, contractual obligations and emerging issues.
• Coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Undertaking site inspections and participating in project meetings.
• Preparing progress reports and advice for senior management.
• Ensuring projects meet WHS, quality, budget and delivery requirements.

To be successful, you will have:

• Eight or more years of relevant project delivery experience.
• Strong civil infrastructure contract administration experience.
• Sound knowledge of AS2124 and AS4000 contracts.
• Experience delivering roads, drainage, recreational or similar infrastructure projects.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, Project Management or a related field.
• Strong commercial, financial, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

Experience within local government and formal contract administration qualifications will be highly regarded.
If you have strong technical contract knowledge and a proven record of delivering complex civil infrastructure projects, we would like to hear from you.

If this opportunity interests you, apply now and join the MCJ Team today!

At MCJ Appoitments, we value our team members highly. In addition to the benefits of your new employer, we offer you:

• A fortnightly pay cycle giving you access to your wages sooner rather than later
• A free Workplace Wellbeing Program which will provide you and your family with access to professional support services
• Dedicated consultants to give you all-around support
• Be recognised as part of the team, and not just a number

At MCJ Appointments we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, is valued, and has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with a disability.