Contract Administrator – Education Project (Perth) – Permanent

Fetch Recruitment Pty; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a WA builder on a significant $20 million government education project in Perth. You will own contracts, procurement, subcontractor management and cost control, working closely with the Project Manager and Site Manager to deliver a quality construction outcome.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage variations, budgets and commercial risk while

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with education, government, institutional or similar commercial projects will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of subcontract administration, variations, progress claims and cost control.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively with site and project management teams.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and contract letting.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor agreements.
• Manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Work alongside the Project Manager to maintain commercial control throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Site Manager to coordinate subcontractor packages and resolve commercial issues.
• Identify and manage contractual risks while ensuring compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.
• Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants and the wider project team.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Cost control

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Project collaboration

Job description

Fetch Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a WA builder on a significant $20 million government education project in Perth. You will own contracts, procurement, subcontractor management and cost control, working closely with the Project Manager and Site Manager to deliver a quality construction outcome.

The role requires a hands-on approach, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage variations, budgets and commercial risk while