Contract Administrator – Commercial Construction

Virtue Developments; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary based on experience

Direct access to senior management

Growing regional builder

Job summary

Virtue Developments in Traralgon, Victoria, is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our office. You will work with Project Managers and Directors to manage the financial and contractual side of multiple commercial projects, on a hands-on role with real responsibility.

We offer a stable, long-term role with diverse projects, a supportive team culture, and flexible working arrangements. Experience with Australian contracts (AS series) and strong negotiation skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator or similar in commercial construction.
• Knowledge of Australian construction contracts (AS, AS4000, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Understanding of construction methodology and sequencing.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite; construction-specific software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and administer subcontract agreements.
• Let and negotiate trade packages.
• Assess and process subcontractor progress claims.
• Oversee head contract administration (AS contracts).
• Manage variations, extensions of time, and contractual notices.
• Track costs, forecast, and report on project finances.
• Procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with site teams, consultants and clients.
• Assist with project programming and budget control.

Skills

Contract Admin

Commercial construction

AS contracts

Multitasking

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Construction software

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract Administrator – Commercial Construction

We are a growing commercial construction company delivering quality projects across the South Eastern Suburbs, Gippsland and regional Victoria. Our work spans commercial, education, community and light industrial builds, and we pride ourselves on strong client relationships, practical problem solving, and a supportive team culture.

We’re a small-to-medium sized business, which means you won’t be a number — you’ll be a key part of the team and involved in projects from start to finish.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Traralgon office. You will work closely with our Project Managers and Directors to manage the financial and contractual side of multiple commercial projects.

This is a hands-on role with real responsibility and the opportunity to grow with the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, reviewing and administering subcontract agreements
• Letting and negotiating trade packages
• Assessing and processing subcontractor progress claims
• Head contract administration (AS contracts)
• Managing variations, extensions of time, and contractual notices
• Cost tracking, forecasting and reporting
• Procurement of materials and subcontractors
• Liaising with site teams, consultants and clients
• Assisting with project programming and budget control

About You

We’re looking for someone who is organised, commercially minded and confident working in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience as a Contract Administrator or similar in commercial construction
• Knowledge of Australian construction contracts (AS, AS4000, etc.)
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage deadlines
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• An understanding of construction methodology and sequencing
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite, construction based software preferable but not essential

What We Offer

• Stable, long-term role with a respected regional builder
• Diverse and interesting commercial projects
• Supportive team environment with direct access to senior management
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding business
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working arrangement available