Contracts Administrator

ESR Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ESR Group in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Contracts Administrator to join the Development team. You will manage contract administration, procurement support, tendering and project coordination across major industrial, logistics and commercial development projects.

You will work closely with Development, Project Management, Legal and external contractor teams to ensure on-time delivery, within budget and in line with contractual objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Property or a related discipline.
• Experience within a Tier 1 contractor environment, undertaking contract administration, project coordination or commercial management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of contract management, procurement, claims, variations and commercial risk management with the ability to independently produce a full cost report.
• Knowledge of engineering and building principles, construction documentation, the Building Code of Australia and development delivery processes.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration and commercial activities across development projects, ensuring compliance and successful project delivery.
• Provide commercial support on client and contractor contracts, including claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
• Administer upstream and downstream contracts, identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, registers, meeting minutes and contract records to support project governance.
• Coordinate tendering, procurement, consultant and contractor agreements, payment claims and project approvals.

Skills

Contract administration

Project coordination

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Property

Tools

Excel

Cost reporting software

Job description

Join ESR Group, a leading Asia-Pacific real asset manager focused on New Economy sectors, including logistics, data centres, and infrastructure and renewables.

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Contracts Administrator to join our Development team, due to growth in the business. This newly created role offers the opportunity to support the successful delivery of major industrial, logistics and commercial development projects, working closely with Development, Project Management, Legal and external contractor teams. You will play a key role in contract administration, commercial management, tendering, procurement and project coordination, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with ESR's contractual and commercial objectives.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Manage contract administration and commercial activities across development projects, ensuring compliance and successful project delivery
• Provide commercial support on client and contractor contracts, including claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual correspondence
• Administer upstream and downstream contracts, identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Maintain project documentation, reports, registers, meeting minutes and contract records to support project governance
• Coordinate tendering, procurement, consultant and contractor agreements, payment claims and project approvals

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills, experience and approach:

• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Property or a related discipline
• Experience within a Tier 1 contractor environment, undertaking contract administration, project coordination or commercial management responsibilities
• Strong understanding of contract management, procurement, claims, variations and commercial risk management with the ability to independently produce a full cost report
• Knowledge of engineering and building principles, construction documentation, the Building Code of Australia and development delivery processes
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Benefits

Grow with us - Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you're stepping into a more senior role or advancing your career, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and guidance to help you thrive.

More about career growth at ESR - https://au.esr.com/careers/

Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do - shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down silos to achieve shared outcomes
• We Think Beyond the Present: We focus on long-term value creation and sustainable growth

At ESR Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace that embraces diversity of thought, background and experience. We actively support equity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you believe you can add value, we would welcome your application.