Contract Administrator/Project Coordinator

Bluestonerecruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluestonerecruitment is partnering on an opportunity in Camberwell for a seasoned Construction Contract Administrator / Project Coordinator. The role covers letting subcontract packages, claims, variations, and on-site coordination across education and social infrastructure projects.

You will interact with clients, consultants and trades, keeping projects on time and within budget. A proactive, organized approach is essential for success on busy, occupied sites.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator, Project Coordinator or Project Engineer with a Tier 1, 2 or 3 head contractor.
• Education, social infrastructure or fit-out experience highly regarded.
• Solid understanding of progress claims, variations and subcontract management.
• Clear communicator who can deal with clients, consultants and trades.
• Proactive, organised and able to solve problems as they come up on site.

Responsibilities

• Letting and vetting subcontract packages, including scopes and trade comparisons.
• Preparing progress claims, cashflow forecasting and tracking cost against budget.
• Managing variations, EOTs and contract correspondence.
• Coordinating RFIs, shop drawings and design documentation with consultants.
• Procurement and liaison with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Working with school and community stakeholders on live, occupied sites.
• Supporting the PM and site team across new build and fit-out projects.

Skills

Contract administration

Project coordination

Project engineering

Vendor management

Job description

About the Builder

Our client is an independent, privately owned Tier 3 builder based in Camberwell. They deliver new build and fit-out projects across suburban Melbourne, with a strong focus on education and social infrastructure, alongside commercial, health and industrial work. They win repeat work from their clients by delivering on what they promise, and they back their team with genuine support and career development.

Role & Responsibilities

• Letting and vetting subcontract packages, including scopes and trade comparisons
• Preparing progress claims, cashflow forecasting and tracking cost against budget
• Managing variations, EOTs and contract correspondence
• Coordinating RFIs, shop drawings and design documentation with consultants
• Procurement and liaison with suppliers and subcontractors
• Working with school and community stakeholders on live, occupied sites
• Supporting the PM and site team across new build and fit-out projects

About You

• You must have 4–5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator, Project Coordinator or Project Engineer with a Tier 1, 2 or 3 head contractor
• Education, social infrastructure or fit-out experience highly regarded
• Solid understanding of progress claims, variations and subcontract management
• Clear communicator who can deal with clients, consultants and trades
• Proactive, organised and able to solve problems as they come up on site

What’s on Offer

• $120k–$150k package (inc super) depending on experience
• Camberwell office, projects across suburban Melbourne
• Steady pipeline of school and social infrastructure work
• Close-knit team in an independent, privately owned business