Contract Administrator - Industrial

Design & Build Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Contract Administrator to join the delivery team on a major industrial project in Australia. You will oversee subcontract administration, procurement, cost control and commercial records from procurement through final accounts.

Working with the Project Manager and commercial team, you will assess progress and variations, support cost reporting, and help resolve commercial issues on site with a strong focus on detail and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator with a commercial head contractor.
• Strong understanding of subcontract administration, procurement and cost control.
• Experience on large industrial, logistics or commercial projects.
• Strong attention to detail and confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management or quantity surveying or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender comparisons and package letting.
• Prepare and administer subcontracts.
• Assess progress claims and variations.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and budget management.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support final account negotiations.
• Work closely with the site team to track progress and resolve commercial issues.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract procurement

Cost control

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Construction management or quantity surveying qualification

Job description

Contract Administrator | $200m Industrial Project

We're seeking a Contract Administrator to join the delivery team on a major $300m industrial project for a Australian household name.

Contract Administrator | $200m Industrial Project

We're seeking a Contract Administrator to join the delivery team on a major $300m industrial project for a Australian household name.

Working closely with the Project Manager and commercial team, you'll support the financial and contractual management of the project from procurement through to final accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender comparisons and package letting.
• Prepare and administer subcontracts.
• Assess progress claims and variations.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and budget management.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support final account negotiations.
• Work closely with the site team to track progress and resolve commercial issues.

About you

• Experience as a Contract Administrator with a commercial head contractor.
• Strong understanding of subcontract administration, procurement and cost control.
• Experience on large industrial, logistics or commercial projects preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying or a related discipline.

An opportunity to gain significant project exposure and develop your commercial experience on a major industrial build.