Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator

at; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with an established commercial builder in South Australia to recruit a Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator. This is a chance to work on major commercial projects and take ownership while receiving support from senior leaders.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and site team through the end-to-end delivery of projects, from procurement through to completion, with opportunities to grow your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Project Coordinator, Contract Administrator or similar.
• Experience on commercial construction projects around $20M+.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracts, variations and cost management.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident communication with subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive with ability to manage priorities.
• Collaborative attitude with desire to develop your career.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from procurement to completion.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering and package letting.
• Prepare and administer subcontracts, scopes of work and documentation.
• Handle variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments.
• Track budgets, costs, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Maintain project documentation and contractual compliance.
• Support programme milestones and project delivery.

Skills

Procurement

Cost management

Stakeholder communication

Contracts

Documentation

Education

Construction Management/Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Take the next step in your commercial construction career with a builder that offers major project exposure, strong leadership and room to grow.

• Work across major commercial construction projects valued from $20M+
• Join an experienced project team with direct access to senior leadership
• Take your career to the next level with greater ownership while being supported

The Opportunity

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with an established commercial builder delivering a strong pipeline of significant projects across South Australia.

With projects spanning commercial, education, health, residential, hospitality and mixed-use sectors, the business offers the opportunity to work across complex builds valued from $20M while being supported by experienced Project Managers, Site Managers and senior leaders.

As the project pipeline continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced Project Coordinator / Contract Administrator who is ready to take greater ownership and continue developing their commercial construction career.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where people are trusted to do their jobs, encouraged to develop and given exposure to projects that will genuinely strengthen their experience.

The Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and site team, you will be involved in the end-to-end delivery of projects from procurement through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and package letting
• Preparing and administering subcontracts, scopes of work and contractual documentation
• Managing variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments
• Tracking project costs, budgets, forecasting and financial reporting
• Coordinating with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams
• Maintaining project documentation and contractual compliance
• Supporting programme milestones and overall project delivery
• Building strong working relationships with key project stakeholders

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities while still having access to experienced leaders when support or guidance is required.

The Like Mind

We are looking for someone who has established a solid foundation within commercial construction and is now ready to continue progressing.

You will ideally bring:

• 3+ years' experience as a Project Coordinator, Contract Administrator or similar
• Experience working on commercial construction projects valued around $20M+
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Sound knowledge of procurement, contracts, variations and cost management
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders
• A proactive and organised approach to managing competing priorities
• A collaborative attitude and genuine interest in continuing to develop your career