Contracts Administrator - Residential

At Shelford Quality Homes we expect every home to be built as if it was our own and every client treated as we would like to be treated.

With 30 years of experience in residential construction, we believe that our commitment to quality and customer service is second to none. With a range of single storey, double storey and acreage designs making for a wide variety of custom homes, the opportunities are plentiful.

We are offering an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and self-directed person, with excellent contract administration experience, to join our residential contracts and prestart team as a Contracts Administrator.  

Your role will include:

• Preparing and finalising contractual documentation including HIA Contracts, Price Coverages and Variations

• Manage and track jobs through the pre-construction system, checking all contractual documents for structure, content, consistency, and accuracy

• Preparing and Lodging Planning and Building Applications

• Assessing and prioritising workflow to ensure required time frames are met

• Liaising with Salespersons, Draftspersons, Estimators, Shire, Engineers, Financial Institutions and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the timely progress of the job

• Mentoring, supporting and assisting team members within Contracts Department to deliver team and department outcomes 

• Undertaking general administrative functions with high complexity as required in the day-to-day operations of the Contracts and Prestart

• Preparing new Job Files including PDA and PPA documentation for Sales Consultants ensuring accuracy

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Good Construction knowledge with at least 3 years of experience in residential construction

• Ability to read and Understand Surveys, Site Plans and Sketch plans

• Post Secondary qualifications relevant to construction administration 

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Sound computer literacy skills in relevant fields, including MS Office, Outlook, Project Management Software and DocuSign

• Attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise tasks and organise a busy workload

• Capacity and willingness to work in a team-oriented environment 

We offer you:

• A rewarding work environment, with a diverse team of construction 

• Opportunity for ongoing training, development, and progression

• Solid management structure and support

If you think you have the drive and commitment to capitalise on this exciting opportunity, please click the APPLY button to submit your up-to-date resume and cover letter.

Please note that all applications will be held in the strictest confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  If you are not contacted, we thank you for your interest however please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Any offer of employment is contingent on The Shelford Group, accepting the results of a National Police Certificate provided by the candidate.