Contracts Administrator - Construction & Commercial

DCOH; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Contracts Administrator to support procurement, contract administration, cost control and project coordination on complex development projects. The role requires a degree in Construction Management or related field and 2–5 years in contracts roles within construction, with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.

You’ll work with subcontract management, variations, progress claims, and procurement, ensuring timely, accurate commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce, Law, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years' experience in contracts administration or similar in construction.
• Sound understanding of contract administration, procurement, cost control.
• Experience assisting with subcontract management, variations, progress claims, procurement.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in JobPac, Microsoft Office, and project management/document control systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support head contract and subcontract obligations per requirements.
• Prepare and administer variations, extensions of time, contractual notices, and progress claims.
• Prepare scope of works, tender documentation, and procurement packages.
• Coordinate subcontractor tendering processes, tender evaluations, and recommendation activities.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditure, and support cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Prepare and maintain commercial registers, procurement schedules, payment schedules, and project documentation.
• Support the preparation of head contract claims, final accounts, and associated commercial documentation.
• Assist in identifying contractual and commercial risks and support the resolution of contractual matters.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding contractual and commercial matters.
• Track procurement activities, subcontractor deliverables, and key project milestones.
• Maintain accurate contract records, registers, correspondence, and commercial documentation.
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate commercial and project records.
• Participate in project and commercial meetings while supporting effective communication between project delivery and commercial teams.
• Develop positive working relationships with stakeholders and contribute to a collaborative, professional, and high-performing team environment.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce, Law, or related discipline

Tools

JobPac

Microsoft Office

Project management/document control systems

Job description

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Contracts Administrator to support procurement, contract administration, cost control and project coordination on complex development projects. The role requires a degree in Construction Management or related field and 2–5 years in contracts roles within construction, with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.

You’ll work with subcontract management, variations, progress claims, and procurement, ensuring timely, accurate commercial