Contract Administrator - high rise apartments

Design & Build Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment are excited to represent a national builder for their first South Australia project—a $300m northern suburbs development—seeking two experienced Contract Administrators to join the team. You will oversee procurement support, variation management, claims processing and contract finalisation, working closely with the project team on reports and governance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project-based contract administration on commercial builds and a Construction

Qualifications

• Completed Construction Degree.
• 5+ years Contract Administrator experience on commercial construction.
• Experience on projects worth $50m+ in value.
• Familiarity with CHEOPS, Aconex or similar construction software.

Responsibilities

• Procurement support to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Manage head and subcontract variations.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier claims process.
• Handle contract finalization tasks including defect management and variation tracking.
• Prepare monthly project reports with the team.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement support

Variation management

Claims processing

Reporting

Education

Construction Degree

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Design & Build are excited to be bringing to market a unique opportunity. We are currently representing a national builder as they begin building their first ever South Australia project team. With their first project coming up, a $300m build in the northern suburbs, they are seeking 2 experienced Contract Administrators.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Support: Play a crucial role in supporting the procurement strategy to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Variation Management: Manage both Head and Subcontract variations to maintain smooth operations.
• Claims Process: Oversee the subcontractor and supplier claims process, ensuring alignment with contract and system protocols.
• Contract Finalization: Handle tasks such as defect management, manual creation, and variation tracking.
• Reporting: Collaborate with the team to compile monthly reports, helping us stay on track and achieve project goals.

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in project-based contract and financial administration, particularly in major building developments. You’ll be a self-motivated individual who thrives in a close-knit team environment and possesses the resilience to tackle any challenges that come your way.

Requirements

• A completed Construction Degree.
• 5+ years Contract Administrator experience on commercial construction experience
• Experience working on projects $50m+ in value is essential
• Familiarity with construction software like CHEOPS, Aconex, or similar.