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Conquest is a private equity real estate firm with holdings in both Sydney, Australia and London, UK.
With 21 years of experience delivering institutional real estate across three core sectors—Residential, Retail and Hotels—the firm is strategically positioned to capitalise on opportunities in both markets.
Having grown to $1.8B in AUM by operating through its balance sheet over the past two decades, Conquest is now collaborating with institutional capital to unlock opportunities within its core markets.
We are seeking an experienced and capable Senior Contracts Administrator (SCA) to join our team to work on an upcoming ultra-premium high-end, $450M+ project in Castlecrag!
Expectations of the role
* Develop, prepare, and review contracts, subcontractor packages, scopes, and procurement schedules, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and codes
* Review contract estimates, including proposed materials and costs
* Drafting and negotiation of subcontracts and subsequent administration
* Actively engage with the site teams to understand the delivery requirements and timings
* Forecast and manage expenditure, along with financial reporting
* Review, negotiate, and finalisation of subcontractors and suppliers
* Analysis of packages for cost savings and analysis of tenders including subcontractor recommendations
* Ensure constant review of Project Budgets & identify potential cost savings
* Scopes and claims interpreting architectural plans
* Administration of RFI\'s to relevant stakeholders, architects, and consultants
* Manage all cost and contractual matters ensuring project costs, revenues, claims, and supplier agreements are administered
* Initiate, review, analyse, plan and administer the closing of contracts
* Ensure payment schedules are processed in accordance with the Security of Payment Act
* Measuring and approving subcontract progress payments
* Undertake monthly financial reports relating to cost and budget
* Assist with dispute resolution matters
* 5+ years residential construction experience necessary
* Relevant Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering tertiary qualification
* Experience in contracts administration cost control and contingency and risk management functions on residential projects
* Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills
* Have the ability to work both autonomously and as a part of a team
* The ability to write a detailed scope of works
* An accurate understanding of budget cost control and project forecasting
* Strong understanding and knowledge of NSW Construction legislation
* Willing to take the lead and mentor Junior CA\'s
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years\' experience do you have as a contracts administrator?
* How many years\' experience do you have with contracts administration?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* Do you hold a Construction Induction Safety certificate (White Card)?
* How many years\' experience do you have in the construction industry?
* What\'s your expected annual base salary?
* Do you have experience working on residential construction projects?
* Have you completed a qualification in construction management?
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