Contracts Administrator — Darwin Construction

DCOH; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Contracts Administrator to support procurement, contract administration and cost control for complex construction projects. You will focus on subcontract management, variations, progress claims and procurement activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a degree in a related discipline and 2–5 years’ experience in the construction industry, with strong organisational and communication skills and proficiency in JobPac and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years' experience in a Contracts Administrator or similar role within the construction industry.
• Sound understanding of contract administration, procurement, and cost control principles.
• Experience assisting with subcontract management, variations, progress claims, and procurement activities.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle, including procurement, award, administration, and close-out.
• Support head contract and subcontract obligations in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare, assess, 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.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and support resolution of contractual matters.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding contractual matters.
• Track procurement activities, subcontractor deliverables, and key project milestones.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation.
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate commercial and project records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

JobPac

Education

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

Tools

JobPac

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

DCOH is seeking a Darwin-based Contracts Administrator to support procurement, contract administration and cost control for complex construction projects. You will focus on subcontract management, variations, progress claims and procurement activities in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a degree in a related discipline and 2–5 years’ experience in the construction industry, with strong organisational and communication skills and proficiency in JobPac and MS Office.