Contract Administrator
Posted: Feb 11
Office Location:
Moorabbin Vic 3189
The Company
Merkon Constructions is a leading Melbourne based construction company that delivers high quality projects, on time and on budget.
Founded in 1986, Merkon has successfully grown from humble beginnings and employs over 60 full time staff.
The company has a large network of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants, that can be relied on to help provide the innovative construction solutions required to meet project commitments.
The Opportunity
Working alongside Project Manager's, Site Manager's, and Foremen, you will be responsible assisting in the successful delivery of a range of projects across multiple sectors.
Specific responsibilities and duties will include:
- Receiving and evaluation tender submissions from subcontractors, including the preparation of relevant scope of works;
- Managing the review and timely award of subcontract agreements – including assisting with preparation and finalisation of agreements;
- Reviewing Building Contracts, and ensuring Merkon is meeting obligations under the Head Contract;
- Assisting Project Managers with preparation of monthly progress claims;
- Assessing monthly subcontractors' claims;
- General document control and dissemination; and
- Programme forecasting and tracking.
Benefits and perks
- Working in a family business with flat corporate structure;
- Potential career progression to Project Manager
- Opportunity to gain experience in the delivery of construction projects across multiple sectors (i.e., education, healthcare, residential, State and Federal Government, etc.)
- Attractive salary offer
About You
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate;
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience post completion of tertiary studies
- Involvement in the delivery of commercial projects with value at least $10Mill
- Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to drive positive outcomes with key project stakeholders; and
- Open minded, strong work ethic with willingness to learn.
If you hold the above-mentioned skills and experience we would welcome your application below. To protect your identity, your application will be kept strictly confidential.
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