Contracts Administrator

Design & Build Recruitment; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 130 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free Parking

Brand new office space with pool table

Flexible working arrangements

Résumé du poste

Design & Build Recruitment in Newcastle NSW is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support multiple projects across Education and Aged Care in the region. You will work with Project Manager and Commercial leadership to ensure delivery and compliance.

The role offers exposure to procurement, subcontractor management, cost reporting, and cashflow forecasting, with a brand-new office and local project pipelines.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a Contracts Administrator role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience working on Education, Aged Care, or similar building projects.
• Strong understanding of Australian construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, consultants, and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Work closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Teams and Commercial leadership to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage all contractual and commercial aspects from procurement through final accounts.
• Prepare, assess and manage subcontractor scopes, tender packages, contract negotiations and award recommendations.
• Administer progress claims, variations, extensions of time and cost reporting in line with budgets.
• Monitor project costs, forecasting and cash flow with monthly reporting.
• Maintain relationships with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers for successful outcomes.
• Support compliance with company systems, quality standards and WHS across projects.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

Design & Build Recruitment – Newcastle NSW

Contracts Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Contracts Administrator to join a well-established construction contractor delivering Education and Aged Care projects across Newcastle and the wider NSW region managing 3 projects across the Newcastle region.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, develop your commercial expertise, and contribute to a business known for quality delivery, strong client relationships, and long-term project pipelines. You will be based from the companies office in Newcastle.

Role

• Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, Site Teams, and Commercial leadership to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Managing all contractual and commercial aspects of projects from procurement through to final accounts.
• Preparing, assessing, and managing subcontractor scopes, tender packages, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Administering progress claims, variations, extensions of time, and cost reporting in line with project budgets and company procedures.
• Monitoring project costs, forecasting, and cash flow, ensuring accurate monthly reporting.
• Maintaining strong relationships with consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.
• Supporting compliance with company systems, quality standards, and WHS requirements across all projects.

Requirements

• 1+ years’ experience in a Contracts Administrator role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience working on Education, Aged Care, or similar building projects.
• Strong understanding of Australian construction contracts and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, consultants, and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Circa $130k-$140k Plus Super + Car
• Free Parking
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong pipeline of local Newcastle-based projects
• Brand New office space with pool table and ping pong table
• Company benefits and flexible working arrangements