Contracts Administrator

at  John Holland

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Contracts Administrator you will assist in preparations and negotiate with sub-contractors for the calling of quotations and letting of contracts and provide contract administration services to assist in the project’s control of contract costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Draft scopes of works and tender packages to accompany requests for quotations issued to subcontractors for projects
• Conduct initial investigations with subcontractors to clarify the organisation’s conditions relating to contracts for prospective projects
• Operate and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Costs Reporting (PCR), Asset Registers, Commercial Pack database and Contract Sum
• Ensure cost forecasting for allocated subcontracts and cost codes are accurately maintained and keep project management teams abreast of any cost’s issues immediately upon identification
• Assess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery and implementation of projects and identify and implement controls

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS KEY ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent ¬
• Post graduate qualifications e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Quantity Surveying, Law or other associated disciplines
• 2-5 years’ experience working as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry
• Relevant commercial administration experience in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or associated disciplines