Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company, proudly offering over 25 years' experience throughout Western Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete and earthworks construction. Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for their clients. Our Projects Reporting to the Project Manager and managing a small team of Contracts Administrators, this role will be responsible for the evaluation and administration of the head contract, providing technical support and Contracts Administrator Management. Your Role Ensuring contract compliance with regards to contractual provisions and notice time framesUpdating the maintenance of accurate registers (Procurement, Commercial Clarification, Correspondence, Variation, Site Instruction, Extension of Time Claim)Daily, Weekly and monthly cost reporting to our clientAssisting site team capturing the notifying the client of change events/variations.Ensuring contract deadlines are met for notices and claim submission.Controlling change register and working closely with clients Contract manager to ensure timely closeout of change events/variationsCompletion of progress claim at end of month.Involved in preparation and issuing of RFQ documentation including all related attachments/information and timeframes required for issue of documentationCompiling and submission of any Extension of Time ClaimsIdentifying costs related to Variations of works To be successful, you will have the following: Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering - IdealDemonstrated experience in a similar position working for a Civil Contractor on a large scale infrastructure project - A mustExperience managing and mentoring small teamClaim Management experience Solid understanding of cost control and reportingStrong attention to detail and accuracy What we offer Skills Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. We offer: Generous and competitive salary package plus site uplift on weekly payWork amongst engaged leaders and collaborative teamsHigh-performance supportive cultureSafety being at the forefront of everything we doEligibility for cash bonuses as part the employee referral programDiscounted Health insurancePaid parental leaveNovated LeaseLong term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply. Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.
