Contract Administrator

Select Aust Sydney; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Aust Sydney in Melbourne is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage the full life cycle of contracts for complex, technical projects. You will work across 2–3 concurrent New Build projects up to $30m, reporting to the Project Manager in a team environment.

The role offers a clear path to Senior Contract Administrator or Junior Project Manager. The successful candidate will hold a construction-related degree with 3–5 years’ relevant experience, superb communication and negotiation

Qualifications

• Construction degree required.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator in the construction industry.
• Experience on Commercial New Build projects greater than $30m.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full life cycle of contracts, including head contracts and subcontracts.
• Lead commercial tracking and processing for subcontractor claims, payments, and variations.
• Oversight of EOTs, RFIs, and site instructions.
• Organise and update all project documentation and contract repositories.
• Support negotiation and resolution of minor contract disputes.
• Manage and close out final accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Construction related degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Location: North Melbourne Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 + superannuation Company: With over 40 years of operation, this builder is best known for their Commercial Builder specialising on projects up to $30m across Melbourne. This builder is best known for their Community, Sporting, Education and Heritage projects. You will work across 2 - 3 projects at a time, working exclusively on New Build projects, with a highly experienced Senior Project Manager. You will have an opportunity to develop into a Senior Contract Administrator or Junior Project Manager. Role: Joining as a Contract Administrator, you will manage the full life cycle of complex and technical projects.

Reporting into the Project Manager, and working in a team environment, you will: Managed the administration of both head contracts and subcontracts. Lead commercial tracking and processing for subcontractor claims, payments, and variations. Oversaw the issuance and tracking of EOTs, RFIs, and site instructions. Organise and updated all project documentation and contract repositories. Supported the negotiation and resolution of minor contract disputes. Manage and close out final accounts.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have: Construction related degree At least 3- 5 years of experience Contract Administrator in the Construction Industry Experience working on Commercial New Build projects greater than $30m Excellent communication, written and negotiation skills A bright upbeat, and hardworking attitude with a driven attitude to work apart of the team Unlimited working rights in Australia.