Alder Group is proudly celebrating 22 years in **** - we bring engineering and construction teams under one roof, to deliver building, civil and infrastructure projects.
Are you looking for a sea change?
Alder is currently expanding our team in Ballina and we are looking to recruit a Junior Contracts Administrator.
Ballina Shire is located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
It is home to some of the most beautiful uncrowded beaches and national parks and you'll find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy all things nature when you live in Ballina.
The successful candidate will be working on a diverse range of commercial construction projects ranging from $5m - $30m across Northern NSW – if you are an enthusiastic and driven individual looking for a supportive, family‐feel culture to grow your career in then be quick and apply now!
About The Role
Supporting the tender and Estimating delivery
Analyse quotations and prepare basic estimates and recommendations
You will be conducting site inspections and managing budgets and programmes
Management of payment claims within the terms of contract
Analyse site instructions and sub‐contractor variations / price variations and submit for approval
Review project documentation and identify any potential defects / project delays
Ensure records and reports are completed and captured in the company's systems (Procore)
Participate in project start up meetings for each project
Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works
Regularly report to your line manager on budgets




Ensure subcontractors / suppliers are completing their works in accordance with the project documentation and specifications.
Monitor and provide feedback to the Project Managers so that we achieve agreed program deliveries within agreed timeframes and contract management scope
Assist the project delivery team in meeting the target financial margin on each project
About You – Skills And Experience
Cert IV in Contract Administration (as a minimum)
Construction management degree or similar relevant tertiary/trade qualification (highly desirable)
Jobpac experience (not essential although will be highly regarded)
A minimum of 2 years practical experience gained from working in the building construction industry in a similar type of Contract Administration role
Reading drawings and undertaking quantity take‐offs.
Experience in preparing detailed contracts
Experience managing variations, delays and contract claims
Experience of monitoring project cash flow and reporting
An accomplished communicator and negotiator able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders
About The Business
Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.
From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, positive value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of!
What We Offer
Generous remuneration package
Supportive structure and workplace culture
Professional challenges that stimulate growth and prosperity for all
We live by our values of TEAMWORK, PARTNERSHIPS, INTEGRITY, and PRIDE
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📌 Junior Contract Adminstrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Alder Group
📍 New South Wales