About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Contracts Administrator to work on our iconic public infrastructure project in Fremantle, Western Australia. This role will assist the Project team in all aspects of Commercial Management under supervision of the Senior QS/ Commercial Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial activities and review Cost Plans and Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
• Compile forecasts of cash inflow and outflow for projects.
• Identify and classify risks and plan and implement mitigation measures within the project team.
• Complete cost reporting and review in detail against budgets.
• Preparation and submission of progress claims and ensuring their timely payment.
• Read drawings and specifications and undertake measurement of elements.
• Process claims for variations and additional entitlement to time & money.
• Undertake valuation of multiple sub-contract packages and prepare applications for payment.

About you

• Have completed or working towards a bachelor’s degree in in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 construction contractor companies in Australia.
• Experience with procurement of subcontract packages.
• A knowledge of the principles and practices of contract management, program financial management, risk and opportunity management, performance reporting, budget preparation and administration on major infrastructure / rail projects.  
• A level of technical and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with your ability to liaise confidently with a variety of internal and external stakeholders will be highly regarded.
• A result driven and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.