Assistant Project Manager / Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction

CGC Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

CGC Recruitment is assisting a WA commercial builder to recruit an ambitious Assistant Project Manager / Contract Administrator. You will work directly with the Director as their second-in-command across diverse projects, from warehouses to retail and education facilities.

This hands-on role offers progression from contract administration to project management, with opportunities to influence budgeting, procurement and stakeholder decisions in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator or Assistant Project Manager.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director on multiple projects.
• Assist with project management from procurement to completion.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and contracts.
• Oversee budgets, variations, progress claims and cost reporting.
• Coordinate programming, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Support commercial forecasting and project planning.
• Assist Director with day-to-day project management.

Skills

Contract Administration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Construction qualifications

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity to step beyond traditional Contract Administration and get more involved in project management?

We're working with an established and growing WA commercial construction business seeking an ambitious Assistant Project Manager / Contract Administrator to work directly alongside the Director as their second-in-command.

The business delivers a diverse range of commercial and industrial projects, spanning large-scale warehousing, logistics and distribution facilities, retail, education and commercial refurbishments. Delivering projects valued up to $80m, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business offering the hands-on environment of a smaller builder with the support and capability of an established construction operation.

The Role

Working closely with the Director, you'll be involved in all aspects of project delivery, combining contract administration with broader project management responsibilities.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone commercially minded who wants greater responsibility, exposure to the operational side of construction and the opportunity to develop into a Project Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work directly alongside the Director across multiple construction projects.
• Assist with project management from procurement through to completion.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and contract administration.
• Oversee budgets, variations, progress claims and cost reporting.
• Coordinate project programming, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Assist with commercial forecasting, project planning and operational decisions.
• Support the Director with the day-to-day management of projects.

About You

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator, Senior Contract Administrator or Assistant Project Manager.
• Background working with a reputable commercial or industrial head contractor.
• Experience across industrial, commercial, retail or Design & Construct projects would be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement, contracts and project budgets.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive attitude with the confidence to take ownership and work autonomously.
• Relevant construction qualifications preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Work directly with the Director: A genuine 2IC position with significant exposure to project delivery and business operations.
• Diverse project portfolio: Exposure to industrial facilities, logistics developments, retail, education and commercial construction.
• Established construction backing: Join a growing business supported by a broader construction group with experience across major projects.
• Career progression: An excellent opportunity to transition from Contract Administration into Project Management.
• Autonomy and responsibility: Broaden your involvement in project delivery and commercial decision-making.
• Supportive environment: Work closely with experienced construction professionals in a collaborative team.
• Competitive remuneration:$140-160k + Super + Vehicle (Negotiable)