Contract Administrator
D&B ·www.designandbuild.com.au
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Design & Build Recruitment are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a high-performing project team delivering major commercial construction projects across Canberra.
With a strong pipeline of work spanning government, commercial, education, health and mixed-use developments, this is an opportunity to build your career with a business renowned for delivering complex, high-quality projects.
Working alongside experienced Project Managers and Site Managers, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.
The Opportunity
As Contract Administrator, you'll be responsible for ensuring the financial and contractual success of your projects while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients.
Key responsibilities include:
You'll be an organised and commercially focused professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment.
You'll ideally bring:
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about this opportunity.
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With a strong pipeline of work spanning government, commercial, education, health and mixed-use developments, this is an opportunity to build your career with a business renowned for delivering complex, high-quality projects.
Working alongside experienced Project Managers and Site Managers, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account.
The Opportunity
As Contract Administrator, you'll be responsible for ensuring the financial and contractual success of your projects while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing, issuing and managing subcontract packages
- Procurement of trades and suppliers
- Contract administration and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
- Assessing subcontractor progress claims and processing payment schedules
- Managing variations, extensions of time and contractual correspondence
- Monitoring project budgets, forecasting costs and reporting financial performance
- Assisting with project programming and procurement planning
- Preparing monthly cost reports and supporting project financial reviews
- Working closely with project teams to ensure successful commercial outcomes
You'll be an organised and commercially focused professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment.
You'll ideally bring:
- Experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
- Exposure to projects valued from $20M+
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement processes
- Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and consultants
- Degree qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Opportunity to work on some of Canberra's most significant construction projects
- Long-term pipeline of secured work
- Excellent career progression within a nationally recognised contractor
- Collaborative and supportive project teams
- Competitive salary package with genuine opportunities for advancement
- Strong focus on professional development and ongoing training
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about this opportunity.
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Who is hiring for the Contract Administrator role?
D&B is hiring for the Contract Administrator position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Contract Administrator job located?
The Contract Administrator role with D&B is based in ACT - Canberra, NSW, AU.
What does the Contract Administrator role pay?
D&B lists the Contract Administrator role at AUD 140,000–170,000 per year.
Is the Contract Administrator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at D&B.
What experience level is the Contract Administrator role?
The Contract Administrator position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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