Contract Administrator – Construction

Lightning HR PTY LTD; Sunshine Coast Regional; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

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Fuel card provided

Descripción de la vacante

Lightning HR & Recruitment on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Contract Administrator to join a well-established construction company. You will own purchasing, negotiate with suppliers and manage subcontractor agreements to ensure smooth project execution.

The role involves coordinating orders and deliveries, reviewing quotes, and maintaining budget controls with the Estimator and construction team. An active construction background is valued.

Formación

• Previous experience in construction administration, contract administration or construction purchasing.
• Understanding of building materials and construction processes.
• Experience negotiating supplier quotes and managing purchase orders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Carpentry or hands-on construction background is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and issue purchase orders once projects are secured.
• Source materials and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Review quotes and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and the construction team.
• Coordinate material orders, deliveries and project requirements.
• Monitor purchasing costs to keep projects within budget.

Conocimientos

Construction administration

Contract administration

Construction purchasing

Negotiating quotes

Organisation & communication

Independent worker

Hands-on construction background

Descripción del empleo

Contract Administrator – Construction

Work closely with the management team and the site Estimator and take ownership of purchasing, supplier negotiations and subcontractor agreements!

Lightning HR & Recruitment is looking for an experienced Contract Administrator to join a well-established construction company based on the Sunshine Coast.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a construction background who enjoys organising projects, negotiating better material prices and ensuring everything runs smoothly once a job has been won.

The Role

Working closely with the Estimator and construction team, you'll be responsible for:

• Preparing and issuing purchase orders once construction projects are secured.
• Sourcing materials and negotiating competitive pricing with suppliers.
• Reviewing quotes and identifying opportunities to reduce material costs without compromising quality.
• Preparing and managing subcontractor agreements.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and the construction team.
• Coordinating material orders, deliveries and project requirements.
• Monitoring purchasing costs to help keep projects within budget.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who has:

• Previous experience in construction administration, contract administration or construction purchasing.
• A good understanding of building materials and construction processes.
• Experience negotiating supplier quotes and managing purchase orders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• A carpentry or hands‑on construction background would be highly regarded!

What's on Offer?

• $110,000 – $130,000 + super, depending on experience.
• Fuel card provided.
• Permanent, full-time position
• Work closely with an experienced Estimator and construction team.
• Opportunity to make a real difference through smarter purchasing and cost savings.