At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts for exciting construction projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Company: IDC Construct, a leading builder in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonuses, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a clear path to Project Manager for ambitious candidates.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major construction projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in contract administration with strong knowledge of construction contracts.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
IDC Construct is a commercial, industrial and residential builder based in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay, working from Burnett Heads to Kingaroy. We build across multi-residential, industrial and commercial sectors, hold an open QBCC licence, run an ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified management system, and self-perform our civil and concrete works with our own plant.
The role involves running the commercial side of larger projects, including cost reporting, subcontracts, progress claims, variations and maintaining the necessary records. You will report to the Project Manager and work closely with our Commercial Manager.
Projects typically range from $5M to $40M, including design and construct. Responsibilities include:
- Cost reporting: Prepare monthly cost reports for each project, keep commitments, variations and claims updated in the project management platform, and collaborate with the Finance team on invoice coding and reconciliations.
- Subcontracts and procurement: Prepare subcontract packages, draft and administer subcontracts, check subcontractor securities and insurances, assess progress claims, and manage purchase orders and invoices.
- Head contract administration: Administer the head contract, manage notices and monthly progress claims, price and submit variations, and maintain notice and delay registers.
- Document control: Run document control and RFI administration, and prepare final accounts at the end of each project.
What you’ll bring:
- 5+ years in contract administration in commercial construction.
- Experience in head contract administration on projects of $10M and above; design and construct experience is well regarded.
- Solid knowledge of construction contracts, progress claims, variations and security of payment.
- Able to read and interpret plans, drawings and scopes.
- Comfortable with project management platforms and Microsoft Office suite.
- A qualification in construction management or quantity surveying, or a trade background is well regarded.
- Accurate, organised and good at following through.
- Australian work rights are required for this position.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary plus super, higher for the right experience.
- An annual bonus tied to project performance.
- Annual salary review against clear performance bands.
- A clear path to Project Manager for the right person.
- Proper systems and templates, with support from a Commercial Manager.
Senior Contracts Administrator in Hervey Bay employer: IDC Construct
At IDC Construct, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Senior Project Manager in Bundaberg, you will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects. Our commitment to safety and quality, combined with competitive remuneration and a focus on employee well-being, makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in construction.
