Contract Administrator & Project Coordinator — Education Infra

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

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.