Contract Manager - Fit - Out/Refurb Projects

• Established progressive upper mid-tier national construction company
• Large prestigious project portfolio with excellent pipeline, Landmark $100m+ Project!
• Fast track career progression and brilliant company culture

Great opportunity to work for a professional renowned national head contractor working on fit-out and refurb and complex building projects from $20m to $100m+

A market leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, they are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager to join their professional team.

Offering a range of services to their high end clients, the company specialises in fit-out, heavy refurb and some new build of Corporate Office, Health, Education, Government, Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure sector projects. Incorporating a wide range of skillsets, their refurbishment work can have a large element of structural trades, heavy demolition, facades, steel and concrete (adding or removing levels etc).

Experience on large scale commercial fitouts, refurbs or build projects would be desirable as well as having a strong commercial base knowledge ideally working in a Tier 1, 2 or 3 professional environment however.

Projects will be commercial fit-out and heavy refurb in nature and ranging from smaller up to $100m+

You will be responsible for the management and administration of contracts throughout the project life cycle. In addition, you will ensure that the high quality and profitability of the projects are maintained while financial and contractual risks are minimized.

You will be joining a highly talented team in a great working environment working on first class landmark projects.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Manage and mentor a contracts administration team
• Managing all facets of the subcontract process
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Prepare, check and review subcontract packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure they are adhering to environmental commitments and responsibilities
• Preparation of accurate payment schedules
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Process progress claims, delay claims and external variations according to contractual obligations
• Preparation of project budgets for review and provide accurate rolling final account forecasts
• Preparation and administration of project completion and inspection test plans

Qualifications and Requirements

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Construction or similar
• Minimum 7 - 15 years+ experience within the construction industry – a tier 1, 2 or 3 background would be ideal
• Construction Safety Induction (White) card
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong financial analysis and administrative focus
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Lisa Feehily via email on ***email_hidden*** or Sam Barnes via email on [email protected] for further information.