Contracts Administrator

Barpa Construction Services; Garden Island; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barpa Construction Services in Garden Island, WA is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support procurement, contract administration and project delivery on active government and defence projects.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage subcontract procurement, variations, cost reporting and stakeholder relationships, ensuring safety, quality and contractual compliance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator in commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of subcontract management and contract administration.
• Experience managing variations, procurement and project cost reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering and contract administration
• Prepare, assess and manage subcontractor variations and progress claims
• Monitor project costs, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting
• Support head contract administration and contractual compliance
• Coordinate project documentation, quality records and document control
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Assist with project handover, defects management and close-out activities
• Contribute to a positive project culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement

Skills

Contracts administration

Subcontract management

Procurement

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

About Barpa

At Barpa, we're more than a construction company. We're a proudly Indigenous-owned business delivering high-quality projects across Australia while creating meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About Barpa

At Barpa, we're more than a construction company. We're a proudly Indigenous-owned business delivering high-quality projects across Australia while creating meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

From government and defence infrastructure to health, education and commercial projects, we deliver construction excellence while making a genuine difference in the communities where we work.

We're looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team on Garden Island, WA.

About The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of construction projects from procurement through to handover.

Working closely with site and project teams, you'll help manage contracts, procurement, project administration, cost control and stakeholder relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement, tendering and contract administration
• Prepare, assess and manage subcontractor variations and progress claims
• Monitor project costs, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting
• Support head contract administration and contractual compliance
• Coordinate project documentation, quality records and document control
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Assist with project handover, defects management and close-out activities
• Contribute to a positive project culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement

About You

You'll be an organised and commercially minded construction professional who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

You'll Ideally Bring

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator within commercial construction
• Strong understanding of subcontract management and contract administration
• Experience managing variations, procurement and project cost reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• A collaborative approach and commitment to safety and quality

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.