Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Hays provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$120,000.00/yr - A$140,000.00/yrFeel like just a number in a large organisation? Sole commercial responsibilityFantastic civil contractor - projects to $65mHave your own autonomy - lead all things contracts!Your new companyLooking for a role where the organisation wants you to bring your ideas to the company? Create the position as you see fit. Want autonomy and responsibility?One of my best clients, having placed numerous engineers over the years, this civil contractor specialising in water infrastructure requires an experienced contracts manager / quantity surveyor. Delivering projects up to $60m, with a diverse range of works, pipelines, treatment plants, pump stations, sewer projects, this is a pivotal role in the company. With over 50 years of experience, they have gone from strength to strength, turning over $130m/year. Modern offices, innovative engineering and most importantly a strong culture, you will report to a brilliant GM who I have known for over 10 years.Your new roleBring your ideas to the table, create the position how you see fit! This is more than just a standard contracts admin role.This role is pioneering within the organisation. This role will be to bring all commercial aspects together across the division within major infrastructure projects. Currently, most QS contract duties are managed by the PM. They want you to create the role the way you think it should be. They want someone to come in and build the position how they feel the company should operate using your expertise.The role will be all encompassing:Financial Management: Prepare cost estimates, develop budgets, and manage contract variations and Extensions of Time (EOT).Project Oversight: Conduct site visits to monitor progress, ensure compliance, and enforce cost control across 4-7 projects.Collaboration: Work closely with project teams to ensure accurate cost reporting and alignment with project objectives.Procurement & Contractual Claims: Handle procurement, tender analysis, and manage contractual claims effectively.Efficiency Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous development.Contract Administration: Develop, execute, and administer major project subcontracts to ensure seamless project delivery.What you'll need to succeedDegree qualified in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.You will have strong QS experience of 5-10 years (duties listed above).Strong communication skills, verbally and written.Experience as a QS or contracts manager for a civil contractor in similar civil projects.Civil / water / utilities experience would be advantageous (civil essential).What you'll get in returnA unique opportunity to create a role the way you see fit. Have ownership and responsibility. Take your ideas to the table and have them implemented. Work with a great bunch of people within an established and extremely highly regarded contractor.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Contact direct stewart.peutherer@hays.com.au / 0406624902If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionCivil Engineering
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