Contract Administrator - NEW

Trifecta Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trifecta Recruitment partners with a respected Victorian commercial builder to recruit a Contract Administrator. You will manage subcontractors, variations and progress claims while supporting head contract administration and client relations on projects valued $5M–$60M.

Ideal candidates have proven CA experience in commercial construction in Victoria, strong budgeting and communication skills, and a proactive approach to career development within a stable, growth‑oriented team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator within Commercial Construction.
• Local Victorian construction CA experience is essential.
• Delivery of Commercial new build, fitout or refurbishment projects within a similar value.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Letting and vetting subcontractors, writing scopes and awarding subcontracts.
• Managing subcontractor variations, progress claims and commercial administration.
• Financial forecasting, cost tracking and budget management.
• Assisting with head contract administration and client management.
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Contract Administration

Commercial Construction

Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Trifecta Recruitment have partnered with a highly respected Commercial builder who specialise in delivering new build, refurbishment and fitout projects across the Retail, Commercial, Education, Childcare and Light Industrial sectors up to $60m.

Built by former Tier 1 construction professionals, this business has established itself as one of Victoria's most reputable Commercial builders by combining Tier 1 systems and processes with a genuine commitment to work-life balance and employee development. With a strong pipeline of secured work, long-standing repeat clients and an outstanding reputation for staff retention, they continue to go from strength to strength.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Contract Administrator to join their high-performing, diverse team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure builder where you'll work alongside experienced industry leaders while delivering a diverse range of Commercial projects valued between $5M - $60M.

Your New Role

• Letting and vetting subcontractors, writing scopes and awarding subcontracts.
• Managing subcontractor variations, progress claims and commercial administration.
• Financial forecasting, cost tracking and budget management.
• Assisting with head contract administration and client management.
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.

What You Need To Succeed

• Experience as a Contract Administrator within Commercial Construction.
• Local Victorian construction CA experience is essential.
• Previously delivery of Commercial new build, fitout or refurbishment projects within a similar value.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to develop your career.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or similar will be highly regarded.

What You'll Get In Return

• Join a highly respected Commercial builder with an excellent reputation in the Victorian market.
• Opportunity to work with experienced leaders from Tier 1 construction backgrounds.
• Diverse project exposure across Retail, Commercial, Education, Childcare and Light Industrial sectors.
• Strong company culture focused on collaboration, development and long-term career growth.
• Join a financially secure business with an outstanding level of repeat work from blue-chip clients.
• Join a business where their staff retention speaks for itself
• Tier 1 systems and processes without the bureaucracy of a Tier 1 contractor.
• Genuine career progression with a business that promotes from within.
• Salary package between $120,000 - $160,000 + Super depending on experience.