Contract Administrator

GemLife is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the Commercial Construction division of the business. Reporting to the Commercial Project Manager you will play a key role working across multiple sites, delivering high end commercial projects. You will be a vital member of the team, based at our Head office in Helensvale, working across a variety of projects.

About The Role

This role will provide a high-quality Contract Administration service across multiple projects during the pre and post-contract stages during Construction, and for the end-to-end commercial management of subcontracts, supply agreements and self-performed works whilst working to industry good practice and Australian Standards

Duties will consist of, but not limited to the following.

• Assisting Project Manager in project coordination and program scheduling for multiple project schemes.
• Collaborating on program scheduling.
• Ensure cost forecasting for awarded subcontracts, suppliers and self-performed works is accurately maintained and cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification
• Prepare and maintain registers for Change Requests and Budget Transfers
• Reviewing and processing progress claims and variations.
• Representing the company in public and professional interactions and meetings.
• Assisting in preparation and management of project budgets and invoice processing.
• Administering subcontracts, supply agreements, purchase orders and maintaining procurement registers.
• Providing general assistance to Project Managers as needed.

About You

A team player, you must be able to demonstrate that you are proactive in your approach, have great attention to detail and goal orientated. Plus possess the following skills:

• Ability to interpret general architectural, interior design, structural, and building services drawings
• Experience in tendering projects
• Experience in the use of software packages in particular CUBIT estimating software, DataBuild cost management software, and Procore document management systems
• Sound knowledge of contract and commercial management principles, process and procedures
• Demonstrated understanding of financial reporting concepts.
• Possess tertiary qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying or construction law.
• 2 - 3 years' experience as a Contract Administrator.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

The GemLife Team Have

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative culture.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Generous retail discounts from Australia's largest retailers.
• GemLife Employee Wellbeing Program including EAP.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Events to stay connected and celebrate success.

Who Are We!

GemLife is one of Australia's fastest growing developers of luxury, over 50s residential resorts. Our Resorts are architecturally designed and completed to the highest standard with luxury fittings.

We value teamwork and a positive team culture. We empower our people to take ownership of their jobs and lead by example. We are passionate about our work, have a strong sense of accountability and demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and respect for others, whilst having some fun. GemLife offers training and future opportunities. To work for us is great opportunity for anyone with the right skills looking for a career, personal development and/or continuity in their role. We have many new sites on the books and many years of work in the pipeline, your potential with GemLife is just waiting to be discovered.

To Apply

If this sounds like the role you have been seeking, and you like the sound of our culture (which I will say again is great!) and you're keen to join our growing company, please send through your cover letter, telling us why you are the right person for this role and why you would like to work for GemLife, plus your resume addressed to Nicola.

To discover more about GemLife resorts, visit our website www.gemlife.com.au.