Contract Administrator: Drive Project Success in Construction

Duobuilt; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Real impact

Supportive team

Project variety

Job summary

Duobuilt, a boutique builder, is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage contracts from draft to handover on a blend of residential and commercial projects in Victoria. You will coordinate with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure paperwork, money and deadlines align.

Ideal candidates have proven contract administration experience across residential and commercial builds, a solid grasp of Security of Payment provisions, and proficiency with Xero and construction software.

Qualifications

• Contract administration experience across residential and commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations, notices and payment claims in Victoria.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and execute head contracts, subcontractor agreements and purchase orders, ensuring scope, price, time and payment terms match agreed.
• Record, price and issue variations with client approval so all changes are billable.
• Prepare progress claims, assess and approve subcontractor claims, and track payments and retentions in line with Security of Payment timelines.
• Monitor notices, extension of time claims, practical completion dates and defects liability periods.
• Maintain licences, insurances, permits and certificates for Duobuilt and subcontractors.
• Track job costs against budget and report variances to the team.
• Act as the point of contact for clients, architects, surveyors, suppliers and subcontractors with clear records of correspondence.
• Compile handover packs, warranties and manuals and coordinate defect rectification.

Skills

Contract administration

Residential & commercial construction

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Buildxact

Build Pass

Styck

Excel

Job description

Duobuilt, a boutique builder, is seeking a Contract Administrator to manage contracts from draft to handover on a blend of residential and commercial projects in Victoria. You will coordinate with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure paperwork, money and deadlines align.

Ideal candidates have proven contract administration experience across residential and commercial builds, a solid grasp of Security of Payment provisions, and proficiency with Xero and construction software.