Contracts Administrator

The Opportunity

Aube is a comprehensive architectural design, project management and construction business specialising in bespoke commercial, multifaceted development and high-end residential projects. We manage our projects from concept to completion covering all aspects from feasibility, design and planning, through to turnkey construction.

At Aube, we pride ourselves on being a progressive business committed to embracing new innovations, processes, and procedures to deliver an exceptional experience for our staff and our clients. With a strong team culture and a fun sense of community our success is born from fostering collaboration, communication, and valuing the experience of our people.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working on a diverse range of projects, is highly collaborative, wants to add value throughout our process, all whilst working in a fun and positive team environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Pre-Construction Manager, you will be responsible for all head contract and subcontract management across the life cycle of our projects including procurement, contract and project administration and reporting of all residential and commercial contracts to achieve and deliver against the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparation and management of head contract and subcontracts (progress claims, payment schedules, variations, contract deliverables, issuing contract notices, EOT, NOD, Latent Conditions) in conjunction with the Project Manager.

• Assist with contract negotiations and conditions with subcontractors, ensuring all contractual obligations under the subcontract are maintained and administered, and identify potential risks involved with specific contract terms.

• Actively build strong relationships and effectively communicate with key stakeholders.

• Provide project delivery and programming support to the Project Manager.

• Support and coordinate the review and timely approval of subcontractor payment claims.

• Work closely with the Construction Manager and Estimator to assist with reporting requirements including project programs, cost budgets and forecasting.

• Assist the Estimator with project costing requirements for commercial and residential projects.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in commercial construction Contract Administration or similar, and a minimum of 10 years industry experience.

• Tertiary qualification in Building, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar.

• A sound understanding and knowledge of construction processes, methodologies and costs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Highly analytical and innovative with outstanding attention to detail.

• Procore or equivalent system experience preferred.

Apply

To apply, please lodge your application using the link below, alternatively you can email your application to or call Nathan for more information.