Contract Administrator - Construction (Melbourne)

Perm Team; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perm Team in Melbourne is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our project delivery team on a full-time basis. The role involves commercial ownership across diverse refurbishment, civil, and institutional builds, working with Project Managers and Operations Managers to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are met.

This position suits a proactive professional with 2+ years of local commercial experience, strong communication, and rigorous attention to detail, offering clear career

Qualifications

• 2+ years of local commercial construction contract administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trade price comparisons (minimum 3 quotes) to ensure coverage and budget alignment.
• Draft, negotiate, and issue Subcontracts and purchase orders in Procore.
• Manage head contracts and subcontract notices including EOTs and variation submissions.
• Certify subcontractor progress claims per SOPA guidelines.
• Prepare monthly progress claims to clients and superintendents.
• Drive monthly job costing and cost reporting; forecast cost-to-complete.
• Review design documentation against contracts for cost implications.
• Maintain Procore and HammerTech records with minutes and safety docs.
• Coordinate with Site Managers on programming and material deliveries.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and clients.

Skills

Contract administration

Communication

Negotiation

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

HammerTech

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perm Team in Melbourne is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our project delivery team on a full-time basis. The role involves commercial ownership across diverse refurbishment, civil, and institutional builds, working with Project Managers and Operations Managers to ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are met.

This position suits a proactive professional with 2+ years of local commercial experience, strong communication, and rigorous attention to detail, offering clear career