WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager / Contract Administrator to support our Project Managers in the project preparation. As a focal point of communication for the Schindler business, you will get to work closely with our field team and customers using your exceptional customer service skills. As the Contract Manager, you will have a wide and varied role including responsibility for the financial administration of the contract, customer enquiries, scheduling, WHS and administration management. As a gatekeeper for the financial records, you will possess a strong background in contract administration and dealing with financial data.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly competitive base (negotiable depending on experience)
• 11.5 % Super
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Excellent opportunity for you to expand your management skills
• Potential for real growth both personally and professionally
• Opportunity to access educational support, access to staff discount scheme, and social activities.
• You will even get a day off for your birthday!
• 12 month fixed term contract - potential to go perm
• Office location in Belmont

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing detailed schedules and contract management for projects from initiation to delivery
• Assisting to Management of our installation teams (both direct labour and subcontractors) to ensure that project milestones are met
• Assisting with assessing and analysing project performance and taking appropriate action to prevent overruns
• Positive and pro-active financial management of projects to budget and delivery times
• Effective and timely communication to all key stakeholders regarding technical information, resolution of issues and achievement of project milestones

What we are looking for:

• High-level understanding of forecasting, budgeting and contract administration
• Prior experience with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Strong MS Office skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a number of competing tasks
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, environment and customer relationships
• Self-motivation and high levels of energy and enthusiasm, with the drive to achieve customer satisfaction

About Schindler:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

HOW to apply:

We are constantly looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with the energy and drive to build relationships and networks. At Schindler you will find a highly motivated and engaged working environment that lets you grow as an individual and allows you to plan your career.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a Global Industry Leader and believe that you possess the required skills and qualifications to succeed in this role, click on the "APPLY" button and complete our online application form.

If you are an existing Schindler employee, please ensure you have discussed your application with your line manager prior to applying.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.