Contracts Administrator
Fetch Recruitment ·www.fetchrecruitment.com.au
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Our client is a specialist in industrial construction contractor delivering high-quality projects across Melbourne. With a strong pipeline of upcoming work, we’re looking for a capable Contract Administrator to join their team and support the commercial and delivery functions across multiple projects.
The Role is reporting to the Project Manager / Construction Manager, you will provide end-to-end contract administration support from subcontractor engagement through to project close-out, ensuring strong cost control, clean documentation, and smooth project delivery.
Key responsibilities:
The Role is reporting to the Project Manager / Construction Manager, you will provide end-to-end contract administration support from subcontractor engagement through to project close-out, ensuring strong cost control, clean documentation, and smooth project delivery.
Key responsibilities:
- Administer head contract and subcontract packages (scopes, compliance, execution, and registers)
- Procurement support: RFQs, comparisons, recommendations, purchase orders, expediting and delivery tracking
- Progress claims and payment schedules; reconcile variations and time impacts
- Manage variations (upstream/downstream), EOT support, and project cost reporting
- Maintain project documentation (RFI/submittals, Aconex/Procore/Excel registers, correspondence)
- Assist with forecasting, cost-to-complete, and monthly reporting
- Support site and consultant coordination (meetings, minutes, actions, document control)
- Contribute to practical commercial outcomes and continuous improvement of systems/templates
- Proven experience as a Contract Administrator in construction (industrial experience highly regarded)
- Strong understanding of subcontractor engagement, progress claims, variations and procurement
- Confident communication style—able to liaise with PMs, site teams, suppliers and subcontractors
- High attention to detail with strong follow-through and deadline management
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills; experience with Aconex/Procore (or similar) is advantageous
- Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, QS, Engineering or similar
- Secure role with a growing industrial builder
- Working in a close knit team
- Strong project pipeline and hands-on support from experienced leaders
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Career development pathway toward Senior CA / Project Management
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Where is the Contracts Administrator job located?
The Contracts Administrator role with Fetch Recruitment is based in Hallam, VIC, AU.
What does the Contracts Administrator role pay?
Fetch Recruitment lists the Contracts Administrator role at AUD 100,000–150,000 per year.
Is the Contracts Administrator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Fetch Recruitment.
What experience level is the Contracts Administrator role?
The Contracts Administrator position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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