Contract Administrator | Join an Established SA Developer/Builder

ROUSSOS RECRUITMENT; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ROUSSOS RECRUITMENT is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a well-established South Australian developer/builder. You will manage day-to-day contract administration, support strong commercial outcomes, and maintain disciplined project documentation across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

Working with the Director of Development and delivery teams, you will identify risks, manage subcontractor engagement, and contribute to cost reporting and forecasting while

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in contract administration within commercial construction or development.
• Experience administering subcontractor packages from procurement through to completion.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, variations, progress claims and cost control.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Confidence communicating with subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong project documentation.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts from procurement through to project completion.
• Prepare, review and manage subcontractor agreements and scopes of work.
• Manage progress claims, variations, extensions of time and subcontractor correspondence.
• Monitor project costs, commitments and budgets.
• Review subcontractor pricing and assess commercial implications.
• Work closely with project managers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor engagement.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and contractual records.
• Support forecasting, cost reporting and financial administration.
• Contribute to successful delivery of projects across cost, quality and programme.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Ownership

Tools

Contract management software

Cost reporting tools

Job description

Work alongside experienced development and construction professionals on high-value projects with genuine commercial exposure.

• Join an established South Australian developer/builder with 20+ years of success
• Manage contract administration across high-value residential, commercial and industrial projects
• Work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative, hands-on environment

The Opportunity

We are partnering with an established South Australian developer/builder with more than 20 years of experience delivering residential, commercial and industrial projects.

With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for well-managed delivery, the business offers the opportunity to work across high-value developments within a stable and commercially focused environment.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join their team. Working closely with the Director of Development and project delivery teams, you will play an important role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from procurement through to completion.

This is an opportunity for a Contract Administrator who enjoys taking ownership, working closely with stakeholders and having genuine visibility across the broader project.

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day contract administration of projects, supporting strong commercial outcomes and ensuring projects remain well controlled throughout delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Administer contracts from procurement through to project completion
• Prepare, review and manage subcontractor agreements and scopes of work
• Manage progress claims, variations, extensions of time and subcontractor correspondence
• Monitor project costs, commitments and budgets
• Review subcontractor pricing and assess commercial implications
• Work closely with project managers, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor engagement
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery
• Maintain accurate project documentation and contractual records
• Support forecasting, cost reporting and financial administration
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects across cost, quality and programme

You will work closely with experienced senior leadership and have the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the commercial and development aspects of each project.

The Like Mind

We are looking for a Contract Administrator who is commercially minded, organised and confident managing relationships across a project environment.

You will ideally have:

• 3+ years' experience in contract administration within commercial construction or development
• Experience administering subcontractor packages from procurement through to completion
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, variations, progress claims and cost control
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Confidence communicating with subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong project documentation
• A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of your responsibilities

Experience across residential, commercial or industrial construction will be considered.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional Contract Administrator position. You will have direct exposure to senior decision-makers, visibility across the broader development process and the opportunity to work on a diverse pipeline of projects.

For someone looking for greater ownership, commercial exposure and the opportunity to build their career within an established developer/builder, this could be a strong next step.