Contracts Administrator – Residential Construction Projects

Hickory; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Parental leave

Novated leasing options

Employee rewards (H-Perks)

Employee wellbeing (EAP)

Diverse opportunities

Job summary

Hickory, a leading Australian construction and property company, seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator for a $250m+ residential project in Melbourne. You will work closely with the Project Manager and broader team to manage commercial activities from procurement through practical completion, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.

You will review the BoQ, implement financial tools, process tasks on the financial calendar and prepare timely reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in construction management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar commercial construction role.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts with multiple stakeholders and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers on financial activities.
• Review Bill of Quantities and set up project budgets.
• Implement and maintain financial tools.
• Process financial tasks according to Hickory's financial calendar.
• Provide accurate, timely financial reports.
• Submit progress claims promptly and monitor payments.
• Administer site payments and supplies.
• Manage subcontractor tendering and contracts.
• Conclude final accounts and release securities.
• Analyse tender documents and contracts and mitigate commercial risks.
• Prepare subcontractor agreements and monitor extensions of time.
• Oversee contract administration and liaise with stakeholders.
• Document design progress and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Hickory, a leading Australian construction and property company, seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator for a $250m+ residential project in Melbourne. You will work closely with the Project Manager and broader team to manage commercial activities from procurement through practical completion, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.

You will review the BoQ, implement financial tools, process tasks on the financial calendar and prepare timely reports.