Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the Role

The team at Swan River Crossings are looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to work on the Fremantle Bridges project in Perth, Western Australia. This role will assist the Commercial team in the contract administration of packages and be responsible for optimising margin whilst protecting the company from commercial risks. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the procurement of subcontractors including preparing, issuing, adjudicating, recommending & awarding subcontract and supply agreements with detailed input from engineering & construction team.
• Preparation and submission of progress claims and ensuring their timely payment.
• Subcontract management including receipt and processing of subcontract interim payment claims & final accounts.
• Process claims for variations and additional entitlement to time & money.
• Prepare, submit & agree contractual claims for time & money.
• Manage and participate where necessary in the preparation, submission & agreement of variations.
• Advise the project management team on contractual issues & initiate correspondence.
• Prepare, review & submit reports to prescribed timescales (including equipment and cost reports).
• Review change management.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Law or Construction Management.
• Hold an intermediate level of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with the procurement of subcontract packages.
• Civil/Station/Road construction experience.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration of major infrastructure/rail projects.  
• Ability to administer several subcontracts and purchase agreements and demonstrate a logical and sequential means of processing a large volume of data with minimal supervision and accountability for its completeness and accuracy.
• A high level of technical and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with your ability to liaise confidently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders will be highly regarded.
• A results-driven and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.