Contracts Administrator – Mechanical & HVAC Projects

Fetch Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Competitive salary

Supportive project team

Job summary

An established Tier 1 Design & Construct Mechanical Contractor in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join and strengthen its commercial team. You will own the commercial and contractual administration of mechanical packages, ensuring projects are delivered in a commercially and operationally successful way.

You will work closely with Project Managers and the delivery team, reviewing contracts, managing claims and variations, and supporting cost reporting and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator within the construction industry.
• Experience with mechanical services, HVAC or building services contractors is highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial management processes.
• Strong knowledge of variations, progress claims, subcontractor management and cost control.
• Ability to interpret technical scopes, drawings and contract documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual administration of mechanical services projects.
• Reviewing head contracts, subcontract agreements and scope documentation.
• Preparing, submitting and negotiating progress claims.
• Managing variations, EOTs and contractual notices.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, cash flow and financial performance.
• Managing subcontractor claims, payments and commercial negotiations.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Working closely with Project Managers to maintain strong commercial outcomes.
• Assisting with monthly cost reporting, forecasting and project reconciliations.

Skills

Contracts administration

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Job description

An established Tier 1 Design & Construct Mechanical Contractor in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join and strengthen its commercial team. You will own the commercial and contractual administration of mechanical packages, ensuring projects are delivered in a commercially and operationally successful way.

You will work closely with Project Managers and the delivery team, reviewing contracts, managing claims and variations, and supporting cost reporting and