Contract Administrators - Intermediate / Senior

Powerstaff Consulting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerstaff Consulting partnered with leading Adelaide commercial builders to recruit Contract Administrators for Tier 1 and Tier 3 projects. You will oversee subcontractor relationships, costs and paperwork, ensuring smooth procurement and timely reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor of Construction Management with Australian project experience and can manage variations, procurement, and complex documentation across fast-paced Adelaide sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Construction Management or equivalent.
• Experience as Contract Administrator on commercial projects in Australia.
• Solid understanding of subcontracting, variations, and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports for project teams and clients.
• Review quotes and approve subcontractor claims.
• Manage procurement and generate purchase orders.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and performance.
• Process subcontractor variations and prepare subcontract agreements.
• Assist with completion tasks and defect management.
• Support ad hoc project and commercial tasks as needed.

Skills

Contract Administration

Subcontractor management

Procurement

Progress reporting

Variation handling

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Contract Administrators - Intermediate / Senior

Contract Administrators | Commercial Construction | Adelaide
(Multiple Roles)

YOUR NEXT COMPANY:

Powerstaff is partnering with a number of sought-after commercial builders in Adelaide, across both Tier 1 and Tier 3, who are looking to add Contract Administrators to their teams. Each offers a strong mix of commercial projects, from large-scale builds through to smaller, fast-moving jobs, so there is plenty to sink your teeth into.

These are long-term career opportunities within South Australia, working centrally from modern offices alongside a talented team in Adelaide.

YOUR NEXT ROLE:

As the Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator, you will be the commercial backbone of the project, keeping subcontractor relationships, costs and paperwork running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly reports
• Reviewing quotes and approving claims
• Managing procurement and generating purchase orders
• Managing subcontractor relationships and performance
• Processing subcontractor variations
• Preparing subcontract agreements
• Managing completion tasks, including defect management
• Supporting ad hoc project and commercial tasks as they arise

Whether you want the structure and scale of a Tier 1 or the variety and ownership that comes with a Tier 3, there is a role to suit where you want to go next.

ARE YOU A FIT?

You will hold a Bachelor of Construction Management and have experience working for a commercial builder within Australia. You will have performed the role of a Contract Administrator on commercial building projects in Australia.

To thrive in these roles, you will bring:

• Solid commercial construction experience in Australia
• Hands-on experience with subcontracts, variations, claims and procurement
• Strong attention to detail and well-organised reporting
• Confident communication with subcontractors, project teams and clients
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career in the Adelaide market

This is a great opportunity to join an iconic company and build a successful long-term career.