Senior Contracts Administrator (Head Office)

Kerman Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team. This role will see you working at our Head Office located in Applecross, on a permanent full-time basis.

Our Benefits On Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity
• Salary sacrifice on Superannuation
• Be a part of a leading contractor within the industry
• A supportive and empowering work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare subcontract documents and administer subcontracts accordingly
• Evaluate head contract and sub-contract progress claims and approve payment
• Draft general contractual correspondence and maintain correspondence registers with client/sub-contractors for Variations (VQ), Notices of Delay (NOD), Extensions of Time (EOT) and Technical Queries (TQ)
• Work closely with the Lead Contracts Administrator and the Site-based Contracts Administrator
• Liaise with the project planners & engineers to quantify any delay/EOT requirement
• Assist the Project Manager in maintaining and reporting on up-to-date and accurate job costing data in Cheops for Commitments, Head Contracts, and Subcontract Variations
• Manage job costings, forecasting costs to complete, and producing project cost reports as necessary, liaise with Senior Management and Sub-Contractors for clarification and direction about legal aspects and liabilities
• Assist in the project closeout

About You

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management is desirable but not necessary
• 3-8 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary construction projects
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Why Choose Kerman’s For Your Next Career Step

• We are a stable, Perth-based business with diverse and engaging projects to enhance your skills and experience in a positive working environment
• You are valued as an individual in an environment that does not allow for politics or toxicity
• Work in an environment led by skilled, responsive, respectful, and supportive managers and be valued for your opinions and capabilities

If you are interested in the position at Kerman’s and believe your skills, personality, team-focused mentality, and experience align with the requirements mentioned, we encourage you to submit your application today.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact [email protected]