Hybrid Contract Administrator - Construction Projects

MARS Building Pty Ltd; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MARS Building Pty Ltd is seeking a Contract Administrator for a full-time hybrid role in the Greater Newcastle Area. The position centers on preparing, reviewing, and administering contracts across commercial and residential projects, ensuring adherence to company standards and legal requirements.

Responsibilities include managing documentation, tracking variations, monitoring budgets, and supporting procurement and subcontractor agreements while liaising with clients, consultants, and suppliers

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Law, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong skills in contract negotiation and communication with stakeholders.
• Experience managing documentation, variations, budgets, and procurement in construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and administer contracts across commercial and residential projects.
• Track variations and monitor budgets.
• Support project managers with procurement and subcontractor agreements.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and suppliers to clarify terms and resolve issues.
• Support tender processes and contribute to risk assessments.
• Help improve contract administration procedures.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Construction Industry Experience

MS Office / Excel

Document Management

Stakeholder Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Construction Management / Law / Business qualification

Tools

Contract administration software

MS Office (Excel)

Document management systems

Job description

MARS Building Pty Ltd is seeking a Contract Administrator for a full-time hybrid role in the Greater Newcastle Area. The position centers on preparing, reviewing, and administering contracts across commercial and residential projects, ensuring adherence to company standards and legal requirements.

Responsibilities include managing documentation, tracking variations, monitoring budgets, and supporting procurement and subcontractor agreements while liaising with clients, consultants, and suppliers