Contract Administrator / Junior Project Manager

Posted 11 November 2020
Salary$130,000 - $140,000 package
Job type Permanent
Sectors CGC CoverConstruction
Reference3176423

Job description

  • Oversee projects valued from $30M - $100M
  • Australian developer funded locally
  • Office based position in Sydney’s west
The Company

Our client is a local builder developer that has been operation for 6 years and growing. Their funding is received from local banks and the developments are sold before construction starts. Currently they have 2 projects under construction and one kicking off. Developments range from townhouse develops to multi residential valued up to $100M

The Position

Based in the office, with regular visits to site you will work closely with the Senior Project Manager overseeing sub contract administration and coordination of project CAs. Your career path will include training and mentoring to head into Project Management.

Responsibilities will include
  • Tendering / scoping trade packages
  • Procurement
  • Trade coordination
  • Variations assessment
  • Claims assessment
  • Document control / QA
  • Help project CA’s resolving issues
  • Help manage onsite meetings with sub-contractors
  • Help the Project Manager with items they are not able to deal with on site
The ideal candidate will have delivered multiple projects (from start to finish) as a Contract Administrator and be willing and able to mentor / guide other CA’s

Ideal background
  • Have completed a tertiary qualification in construction or engineering and have demonstrated experience working in the residential market as a Contract Administrator
  • Have good buildability knowledge and be able to negotiate with subcontractors
  • Have started taking care of Project Management items
  • Be a self-starter able to manage and plan your own workload
  • Have good knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Project
Salary will depend on experience however figures $140,000 are achievable

If you feel you meet with above criteria and are interested to find out more about the position, please apply for the position below or call Carmel Jones, Associate Director on 0428 433876 / 9252 4019 Carmel.jones@cgcrecruitment.com