Contract Administrator

Morson Edge (Australia); North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability

Work-life balance

Culture

Project security

Development

Travel

Job summary

Morson Edge (Australia) is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join a leading Tier 1 commercial construction contractor delivering complex projects across Australia.

You will manage subcontractor procurement, oversee contract documentation, variations and payments, and drive cost control on high-profile fitout and refurbishment works valued at multi-million dollars.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Administrator with a reputable commercial head contractor.
• Proven fitout, refurbishment and/or commercial construction experience.
• Experience on commercial projects valued at $15M+.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes, letting and contract administration
• Prepare and manage progress claims, variations, RFIs and contractual documentation
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and overall commercial performance
• Review and administer subcontractor claims, variations and payments
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, consultants and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate project reporting and ensure contractual obligations are met

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Tools

Procore

Jobpac

Cheops

Job description

to join a leading national commercial newbuild, fitout and refurbishment contractor, delivering high-profile projects across a diverse range of sectors.

Benefits

• Stability: Established national contractor with low staff turnover
• Work-life balance: A business focused on sustainable long-term careers & family values
• Culture: Join a progressive and diverse construction business
• Project security: Strong secured pipeline of major projects & premium projects
• Development: Mentoring and exposure to high-profile, complex projects
• Travel: Office located close to public transport and car parking available

Duties

• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes, letting and contract administration
• Prepare and manage progress claims, variations, RFIs and contractual documentation
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and overall commercial performance
• Review and administer subcontractor claims, variations and payments
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, consultants and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate project reporting and ensure contractual obligations are met

Skills & Experience

• Contracts Administrator experience with a reputable commercial head contractor
• Strong fitout, refurbishment and/or commercial construction experience
• Experience working on commercial projects valued at $15M+
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracts, variations and cost management
• Experience with Procore, Jobpac, Cheopss or similar construction software
• Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or related qualification preferred
• Strong communication, commercial and stakeholder management skills

About the Company

Join a leading Tier 1 commercial construction contractor delivering complex projects across Australia. Projects span commercial education, healthcare, corporate interiors, hospitality and retail, with a strong secured pipeline of major newbuild, fitout and refurbishment projects.