Junior Contracts Administrator — Construction Projects

John Holland Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with salary…

Parental leave benefits

Career progression on iconic projects

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

John Holland in Spotswood, VIC is hiring a Junior Contracts Administrator to support contract administration for major infrastructure projects. You will conduct initial investigations with subcontractors, maintain subcontractor registers, forecast costs, monitor Code compliance, and prepare progress claims while handling general admin tasks.

The role requires a relevant degree and post graduate qualifications, experience in commercial administration, and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and CRM

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Postgraduate qualifications are preferred.
• Experience in commercial administration in accounting, finance or engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a CRM contract management system.
• Experience as a Junior Contracts Administrator in construction/engineering.
• Ability to negotiate with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial investigations with subcontractors regarding contracts.
• Maintain a register of subcontractors.
• Forecast costs for allocated subcontracts and codes.
• Ensure Code compliance by subcontractors and report findings.
• Process and recommend progress claims and escalate disputes.
• Undertake general business administration.
• Provide accurate information and customer service to stakeholders.

Skills

Subcontractor negotiation

Contract administration

Commercial administration

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent

Post graduate qualifications in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Quantity Surveying, Law or related

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

John Holland in Spotswood, VIC is hiring a Junior Contracts Administrator to support contract administration for major infrastructure projects. You will conduct initial investigations with subcontractors, maintain subcontractor registers, forecast costs, monitor Code compliance, and prepare progress claims while handling general admin tasks.

The role requires a relevant degree and post graduate qualifications, experience in commercial administration, and familiarity with Microsoft Excel and CRM