Contract Administrator - Commercial

The Opportunity
We are currently representing a well-established and growing Tier 3 commercial construction business in Melbourne that is looking to add a Contract Administrator to their team.
With a strong pipeline of work and a deliberate move into larger and more complex projects, this is an opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and play a genuine role in its continued development.
The business has traditionally delivered projects in the $1M–$15M range and is now targeting projects up to approximately $30M, creating opportunities for ambitious CAs to work on larger projects and progress their careers alongside the growth of the company.

About the Builder
The business has been operating for over a decade and has built a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across a diverse range of sectors, including:

• Education & tertiary
• Healthcare & health
• Pharmaceutical
• Commercial
• Childcare & aged care
• Community
• Sports & recreation
• Fit-out & refurbishment

They work with a combination of government departments, universities, councils, institutional clients and private-sector clients, giving the team exposure to a broad range of construction environments.

The Role
As a Contract Administrator, you will work closely with the Project Manager and broader project team across the commercial and contractual delivery of projects.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing subcontractor procurement and letting packages
• Preparing scopes of works and subcontract documentation
• Reviewing and assessing subcontractor claims
• Processing progress claims and variations
• Managing variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence
• Cost tracking and forecasting
• Maintaining project budgets and financial reporting
• Subcontractor negotiation and relationship management
• Reviewing contracts and commercial risk
• Assisting with project programming and procurement
• Working closely with the PM and site team to ensure commercial and construction requirements are aligned
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting
• Supporting the project from procurement through to completion and final account

Project Exposure
The business delivers projects across a variety of sectors, with previous and current work including university facilities, education projects, community infrastructure, childcare, health and commercial developments.
The company is also expanding into larger $5M–$30M projects, meaning there is scope for the successful candidate to gain exposure to progressively larger and more complex builds.
There is also an expanding pipeline of pharmaceutical projects, including work outside Victoria, providing further opportunities as the business grows.

What They're Looking For
We're interested in speaking with CAs who have:

• 3+ years' experience in a commercial construction environment
• Experience working for a Tier 2, Tier 3 or reputable commercial builder
• Strong subcontractor management and procurement experience
• Good understanding of contracts, variations, claims and EOTs
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to work closely with both PMs and Site Managers
• A genuine interest in progressing their construction career

A construction-related qualification is preferred, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.

Why Consider It? This isn't simply another CA position.
The business is actively growing its project size and capability, meaning the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop alongside the company rather than stepping into a role with a fixed ceiling.
You'll be joining a relatively lean team where CAs have genuine exposure to senior management, clients, subcontractors and project delivery, rather than being one of many people within a large corporate structure.
The leadership team is particularly focused on retaining good people long term, developing their staff and creating clear opportunities for progression.
The Ideal Candidate This role would suit a CA who has built a solid foundation in commercial construction and is now looking for:
More responsibility.
Larger projects.
Greater exposure to senior management.
And a genuine long-term pathway within a growing builder.

If you're a CA who wants to be part of a business where your contribution is visible and there is room to grow, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.
Apply now or contact Kristina for a confidential discussion.