Main Purpose of the Role The Contracts Administrator's primary role is to support the Senior Contracts Administrator or Project Manager in managing the procurement of labour/sub-contractor services and financial activities. The role focuses on cash flow, profit maximisation, variations, reporting, and administration. This position is typically deployed on larger construction projects where strategic contract administration and commercial management are essential.Key Responsibilities Financial Assist in developing and maintaining project budgets for approval by the Project Manager and ensure they are uploaded into the project cost control system. Ensure the forecasted project margin is met or exceeded. Monitor and ensure the project cash position is cash positive each month. Prepare cost forecasts, monitor financial performance, and compile monthly cash flow and financial reports. Create purchase orders for approval and process invoices for sign-off before forwarding to the accounts department. Operations Develop procurement schedules aligned with the project construction programme and prepare tender scopes of work. Prepare documents required for sub-contractor procurement, including quotations and tender packages. Assist with the review and selection of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified to maximise DCOH's commercial position. Administer head and sub-contracts, including: Processing payments to subcontractors and suppliers. Evaluating subcontractor claims and variations. Managing progress claims and issuing contractual notices as required. Ensure all subcontractor documentation (e.g., insurances, guarantees, and registrations) is in place before contract execution. Ensure site supervisory staff understand the project's scope of work, tender inclusions, and contract obligations. Maintain project registers, including but not limited to: Extension of Time (EOT) register. Head Contract Variations register. Wet Weather and Project Completion registers. Maintain an organised project filing system for all contractual and administrative documents. Customer Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants. Administer head contracts, including: Preparing client progress claims. Assessing variations/extensions to contracts. Ensuring compliance with client-side contractual obligations. Liaise professionally with clients' representatives to maintain DCOH's positive image and reputation. HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) Assist with developing project-specific plans in collaboration with the SEQ Manager, ensuring they reflect contract and corporate obligations. Ensure subcontractors and suppliers comply with DCOH's safety and quality requirements during procurement and project execution. Adhere to all company Quality Assurance, Management Systems, and OH&S guidelines. Essential Skills The following competencies are critical for this role: Minimum of 5 years in contract administration or a related field. Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, methodologies, and commercial and legal aspects of contracts. Experience in cost control, quantity surveying, or estimating, with the ability to develop budgets, manage cash flow, and ensure profitability. High computer literacy with the ability to adapt quickly to new software and tools. Meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.