Contract Administrator

Gough Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small, supportive, high-performing 팀

Variety, with multiple projects on the

Real career growth and professional

Competitive salary package

Projects that shape the communities

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is seeking a Contract Administrator to join a dynamic, commercially-focused builder in Western Australia. You will own the contractual and commercial aspects across multiple retail, fuel and fast-food projects, from procurement through final accounts.

You will oversee cost control, trade package negotiations, claims, variations and revenue alignments with the Project Manager, ensuring favourable terms and smooth project execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a qualified Contract Administrator or Quantity Surveyor on commercial construction projects
• Certificate or Diploma in construction, contract administration or related field
• Strong understanding of construction industry, contract law and governing legislation
• Hands-on experience with construction-specific project management software
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel and Word; good reporting skills
• Sharp negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication, written and verbal with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to juggle priorities, meet tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure
• Proactive mindset and commitment to quality and safety
• Current driver's licence and White Card
• Australian citizenship or permanent resident status

Responsibilities

• Keep projects on time, on budget and on contract
• Prepare procurement documentation for suppliers, subbies and consultants
• Scope, negotiate and award trade packages and issue orders
• Manage cost and revenue budgets with the PM and sign them off
• Process client progress claims and review subcontractor invoices
• Chase claims to keep cash flow positive across projects
• Plan cost management for new projects and help control costs
• Identify and manage project risk
• Ensure contracts are favourable and all obligations are met under state law
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and vendors
• Close out final accounts and variations

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Certificate or Diploma in construction

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

• Negotiate and award the trade packages, and protect the margin
• Retail, fuel and fast food builds, several on the go at once
• Small, dynamic team with real room to grow

The Benefits

• Small, supportive, high-performing team
• Variety, with multiple projects on the go at once
• Real career growth and professional development
• Competitive salary package
• Projects that shape the communities they're built in

The Client

Think industry-leading commercial builder, designing and delivering retail, fuel and fast food builds and fit-outs. They work directly with developers, run a lean team, and need a Contract Administrator who likes keeping the commercial side of a busy job running smoothly.

The Position

Working alongside the Project Manager, you'll own the contractual and commercial side of multiple projects. That covers procurement, trade packages, claims, cost control, variations and final accounts, all with the aim of securing favorable terms and keeping everyone on the same page.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep projects on time, on budget and on contract
• Put together procurement documentation so suppliers, subbies and consultants know exactly what's expected
• Scope, negotiate and award trade packages, and issue orders in line with company procedures
• Manage cost and revenue budgets with the PM, and sign them off together
• Process client progress claims and review and approve subcontractor invoices
• Chase claims so cash flow stays positive across every project
• Plan cost management for new projects and help the team keep costs under control
• Identify and manage project risk
• Make sure contracts are favourable and all parties meet their obligations under state law
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and vendors
• Close out final accounts and variations

The Criteria

You'll bring:

• At least 3 years as a qualified Contract Administrator or Quantity Surveyor on commercial construction projects
• A Certificate or Diploma in construction, contract administration or a related field
• Strong understanding of the construction industry, contract law and the legislation that governs it
• Hands-on experience with construction-specific project management software
• Confidence with MS Project, Excel and Word, plus reporting tools
• Sharp negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication, written and verbal, with stakeholders at every level
• The ability to juggle priorities and tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure
• A proactive mindset and a commitment to quality and safety
• A current driver's licence and White Card
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency