Contract Administrator

Warrnambool, VIC 
Join an established regional builder with a strong pipeline of work

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Contract Administrator to join an established commercial builder with a growing portfolio of projects across regional Victoria.
With a strong pipeline of recently secured work across social housing, healthcare, aged care, council and civic construction, the business is looking to strengthen its commercial team with a capable CA who can operate autonomously and support the delivery of multiple projects.
Based out of the Warrnambool office, you'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborating closely with the wider construction team to manage contractual obligations, procurement, project costs and subcontractor relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Contract Administrator looking to take ownership of their projects, broaden their experience and join a business with a strong regional presence and ongoing workload.

The Role
Reporting to the commercial and project delivery team, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tender comparisons, scope reviews and letting of trade packages.
• Preparing, reviewing and administering subcontract agreements and variations.
• Managing progress claims, payment schedules and subcontractor payments.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, commitments and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, contractual notices and potential variations.
• Working closely with Project Managers and Site Managers to ensure commercial and contractual requirements are met.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation, registers and contractual records.
• Coordinating with consultants, clients and subcontractors to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
• Supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects across the region.

About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• Approximately 4–5 years' experience in a Contract Administrator role within the commercial construction industry.
• A relevant construction, building or quantity surveying qualification, or a trade background combined with strong commercial construction experience.
• Experience administering subcontractor packages, variations, progress claims and project costs.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple projects.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to take ownership of your responsibilities.
• The ability to work collaboratively within an established regional construction team.

The Projects

• Social and community housing.
• Healthcare and aged care facilities.
• Council and civic buildings.
• Education and other commercial construction projects.

This variety offers the opportunity to gain exposure to different project types and build your commercial experience across a diverse regional portfolio.

What's on 

• Office-based position in Warrnambool, working across projects throughout the region.
• A strong pipeline of secured work and ongoing project opportunities.
• A varied workload across multiple sectors rather than being limited to one project.
• The opportunity to take ownership of your commercial responsibilities and continue developing professionally.
• The chance to join an established builder with a strong regional presence and a growing portfolio of work.

Interested? If you're an experienced Contract Administrator looking for your next opportunity with a well-established regional builder, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more about the role and upcoming projects.