CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group's construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

What can our construction projects build for you?

Your Opportunity:

CPB are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Melbourne team. The role of a Quantity Surveyor works under the guidance of the Commercial Manager to deliver the commercial operational commitments of the business and projects(s).

As the Quantity Surveyor, you will be accountable for:

• Effective administration of subcontracts, including assessment of variations, claims and ensuring timely payments whilst maintaining professional relationships with supply chain
• Understand general contractual provisions on payment claims, variations, delay, insurances, securities, practical completion
• Keep accurate and complete records and ensure the various document control registers are kept updated
• Close and Completion of Contracts including obtaining a list of defects, drafting Certificates of Substantial Completion, obtaining Deeds of Release, returning Security and closing out open financial commitments in SAP
• Understand insurance provisions in the Standard forms of contract. Understand the following insurance concepts, joint names, subrogation, net contribution clauses, in the aggregate, each and every event and excess provisions
• Understand the principles of dispute resolution and the mechanisms under the contract to resolve disputes and demonstrate strong dispute resolution skills
• Provide reasoned commercial advice on the strength of our position for matters in dispute and advise on resolution and recovery strategies
• Compile evidence and quantifications for a dispute resolution process for both prosecution and defence of claims (upstream and downstream)
• Conduct preliminary commercial evaluation of tenders from subcontractors and appraise bids by liaising with Project Managers and Engineers to assess bids

Our minimum requirements for these roles are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commerce, Law, Engineering or equivalent
• Proven experience in a Contracts Administration or similar position.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• Experience in claims / variations
• Experience in a utility and/or service industry
• Experience of SAP Software / accounting and associated reporting

We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.