Senior Contract Administrator/ Contracts ManageriCOST are a national commercial advisory firm () providing support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Main Contractors and large Subcontractors.The role:We currently have an opening for a Senior Contracts Administrator/ Contracts Manager with a focus on early procurement, based on the Gold Coast, within our Team.To be successful in this role, you will have the following:A demonstrable 9+ years minimum experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator/ Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager with Procurement experienceExperience in high-rise residential essentialMust have advanced procurement experienceIdeally, has experience setting-up projects and early trade procurement experienceIntermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as ProcurePro, Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and Bluebeam RevuExperience in CHEOPS/ Jobpac and similar construction accounting software essentialMust be capable of thoroughly administering Contracts, with a solid understanding of how contractual provisions are read, interpreted and followedMust also be able to properly establish entitlements for, analyse and value variationsShould be confident and proficient in all aspects of Procurement, including the ability to draft project-specific scopes of workDegree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and/ or Law is desirable but not essential.Your key tasks will include (but may not be limited to):Procurement of trade packages, including developing comprehensive and accurate project-specific scopes of works and full management of the tender process (analysis, interviews, recommendations, budget transfers)Contract administrationNegotiating with Subcontractors on variations,



scope and contract inclusions/exclusionsSeeking Subcontractor/ Supplier quotations and proposalsMeasure, take-off and produce Bills of Quantities (desirable)Assess and validate Subcontractor claims, applying first-principle cost valuation techniquesLiaising with relevant teams, design and engineering etc.Assist with monthly valuations and cost reportingManaging Subcontract packages incl.
on-site measuring, approving Subcontract progress claims, preparing and issuing responding Payment Schedules via PayApps, through to final account.Invoice reviews and general site administrationRegular Site/ Progress Claim walksChange Management - Regularly monitor, check and identify any design changes during the construction phase, assessing cost impacts, negotiating any variations and monitoring projected final account.Manage and drive the review process to ensure the award of all Subcontractors within the required time frame and budgetMinimisation of variation claims through firm and thorough contract management and change managementEnsure accurate cost forecasting and highlighting any potential risks/ overruns with the relevant project stakeholdersInterpret project documentation so as to understand scope of works for the project at Head Contract and Subcontract scope levelPreparation of variations, claims and contractual noticesAssist with the preparation of Monthly Project ReviewsAssess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery and implementation of projects and identify and implement controlsCheck compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of the contractWe offer:Competitive remunerationOptions for versatile working (subject to agreement with the Client)Career progression opportunities underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work meaning you'll have opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
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📌 Senior Contract Administrator/ Contracts Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 ICOST
📍 Gold Coast