Contract Administrator

Fetch Recruitment Pty; City Of Stirling; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fetch Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a WA builder on a significant $20 million government education project in Perth. You will own contracts, procurement, subcontractor management and cost control, working closely with the Project Manager and Site Manager to deliver a quality construction outcome.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage variations, budgets and commercial risk while

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with education, government, institutional or similar commercial projects will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of subcontract administration, variations, progress claims and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively with site and project management teams.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and contract letting.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor agreements.
• Manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Work alongside the Project Manager to maintain commercial control throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Site Manager to coordinate subcontractor packages and resolve commercial issues.
• Identify and manage contractual risks while ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants and the wider project team.

Connaissances

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Cost control

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Project collaboration

Description du poste

Contract Administrator – $20M Government Education Project Perth, WA | Permanent Opportunity | Competitive Salary Package

The Opportunity A well-established WA builder is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the team on a $20 million government education project in Perth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Administrator who enjoys being hands-on with a project, working alongside the Project Manager and Site Manager to ensure the successful delivery of a quality construction project.

You will play a key role in the commercial management of the project, taking ownership of contracts, procurement, subcontractor management and cost control while contributing to a collaborative project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and contract letting.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor agreements.
• Manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Work alongside the Project Manager to maintain commercial control throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Site Manager to coordinate subcontractor packages and resolve commercial issues.
• Identify and manage contractual risks while ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants and the wider project team.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with education, government, institutional or similar commercial projects will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of subcontract administration, variations, progress claims and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively with site and project management teams.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a reputable WA builder with a strong pipeline of work.
• Work on a significant $20 million government education project.
• Be part of a supportive project team with experienced leadership.
• Take ownership of the commercial function while working alongside the Project Manager and Site Manager.
• Secure a permanent position with opportunities for career progression.