Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator - Civil

• Respected National Civil Contractor with civil & marine projects
• Work from Brisbane OR Sunshine Coast Office
• Full-time, Mon-Fri, $140,000 - $160,000 + Super

  About our Client
As a well-established multi-disciplined civil contractor, our client has developed a strong portfolio of government and private sector clients, delivering multidisciplinary projects across Australia and the Pacific region. Their reputation for reliability, efficiency and a personable approach stems from the top and has seen them secure a robust forward pipeline of work.

With the business going from strength to strength, they are now seeking a dynamic and motivated Quantity Surveyor / Contracts Administrator to join their progressive team through this exciting growth phase.
  
About the Opportunity
Reporting into the Regional Manager, this is an office-based role in either the Brisbane or Sunshine Coast office, working a Monday to Friday, 40 hour week supporting both precontract and post contract commercial activity on projects across Australia and the Pacific region.

 We are seeking expressions of interest from commercially astute, experienced QS/CA professionals with strong contract knowledge and a track record of managing the full contract lifecycle on complex civil, piling, marine and general construction projects.

Pre-contract responsibilities may include:

• Reviewing tender documentation, drawing up risk registers and commercial summaries
• Assisting with pricing strategies, subcontractor/supplier negotiations and scope clarifications
• Preparing and reviewing contract conditions, amendments and special conditions (FIDIC, NEC, AS 4000/4300, bespoke)
• Supporting tender interviews, post-tender negotiations and handover to project teams

Post-award responsibilities may include:

• Administering head contracts and subcontracts through to completion, including variations, EOTs, claims and progress claims
• Managing contractual correspondence, notices, RFIs, instructions and document registers
• Monitoring cost-to-complete, cash flow, budgets and monthly commercial reporting to management
• Liaising with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to protect commercial position and resolve disputes

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in a QS/CA or commercial role on civil, marine, piling or infrastructure projects in Australia
• Sound knowledge and practical application of standard forms of contract including: FIDIC, NEC, Australian Standards (AS 4000, AS 4300) and bespoke contracts
• Demonstrated experience in pre-contract tender support and post-award contract administration on projects over $20m
• Strong ability to identify, quantify and manage commercial risk and opportunity
• Proficient with contract documentation, progress claims, variations, cost reporting and forecasting
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build rapport with internal teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers

AU Working Rights: you will need to have valid working rights for Australia to be shortlisted, and we are particularly interested in hearing from experienced Quantity Surveyors on Working Holiday Visas looking for a long-term role.

For more Information
For a confidential discussion over your suitability to this position, please contact Mike Gray on 0415 544 175 or email mike@infracon.net.au.

All inquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.
  
About Infracon Australia
We are a specialist engineering and construction recruitment business, providing professional placements to civil and building contractors to help drive the growth across the infrastructure, resources and construction sectors Australia-wide.
  
www.infracon.net.au