Contracts Administrator - Complex Construction Projects (VIC)

Barpa Construction Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indigenous participation emphasis

Competitive salary

Cultural leave

Work life balance days

Community days

Parental leave scheme

Employee assistance program

Professional memberships

Sporting & social events

Discounts across travel, retail, and 


Job summary

Barpa Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the commercial delivery of projects across Victoria. Based in Melbourne, this role will contribute to procurement, contract administration and cost control, ensuring projects align with contractual, financial and programme requirements.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will manage subcontract procurement, administer agreements, track variations and support cost reporting to optimise project outcomes across

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years' experience in commercial construction (builder-side preferred).
• Experience in subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Ability to manage multiple trade packages and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong systems capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement from tender through to contract execution.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate submissions and support trade letting.
• Administer subcontract agreements, variations and payment processes.
• Support head contract administration including notices, EOTs and variations.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance tracking.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against budget, programme and scope.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery of procurement and commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and contract compliance.
• Support project delivery through strong stakeholder coordination and communication.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Education

Degree qualified in Construction Management or a similar discipline

Job description

Barpa Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the commercial delivery of projects across Victoria. Based in Melbourne, this role will contribute to procurement, contract administration and cost control, ensuring projects align with contractual, financial and programme requirements.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will manage subcontract procurement, administer agreements, track variations and support cost reporting to optimise project outcomes across