Trainee / Junior Contracts Administrator

Masscon; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Masscon is seeking a motivated Trainee / Junior Contracts Administrator to join our growing construction team. You will work with Senior Contracts Administrators on residential projects, gaining hands-on exposure to procurement, estimating and cost control.

Key tasks include processing supplier invoices and purchase orders, undertaking quantity take-offs with Bluebeam, and assisting with cost reporting. A study in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management and experience in construction

Qualifications

• Qualifications or current studies in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management is required.
• Previous experience in a construction administration, estimating, cadet or junior commercial role is highly regarded.
• Experience using Jobpac or a similar construction ERP / cost management system is required.
• Experience completing quantity take-offs from construction drawings using Bluebeam is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and process supplier invoices against purchase orders, agreed rates and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, issue and manage purchase orders within the company's ERP system.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding purchase orders, invoices, pricing and other commercial matters.
• Carry out quantity take-offs from architectural, structural and other construction drawings using Bluebeam.
• Assist with preparation of estimates, trade packages, budgets and cost comparisons.
• Assist Senior Contracts Administrators with general contracts administration and subcontractor management.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier quotation reviews and comparisons.
• Assist with procurement activities and preparation of subcontract and supply packages.
• Maintain accurate cost, procurement and commercial records within the company's ERP system.
• Assist with project cost reports, commitments, forecasts and budget tracking.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (current studies)

Tools

Bluebeam

Jobpac

Job description

Trainee / Junior Contracts Administrator

We are seeking a motivated Trainee / Junior Contracts Administrator to join our growing construction team. This role is suited to someone who has some practical experience within the construction industry and is looking to further develop their skills in contracts administration, procurement, estimating and cost control. You will work closely with our Senior Contracts Administrators and project teams and gain hands-on exposure to the commercial management of residential construction projects. The role will involve a combination of contracts administration, supplier and purchase order management, quantity take-offs, estimating and cost reporting.

Key responsibilities

Assess and process supplier invoices against purchase orders, agreed rates and supporting documentation

Prepare, issue and manage purchase orders within the company's ERP system

Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding purchase orders, invoices, pricing and other commercial matters

Carry out quantity take-offs from architectural, structural and other construction drawings using Bluebeam

Assist with preparation of estimates, trade packages, budgets and cost comparisons

Assist Senior Contracts Administrators with general contracts administration and subcontractor management

Assist with subcontractor and supplier quotation reviews and comparisons

Assist with procurement activities and preparation of subcontract and supply packages

Maintain accurate cost, procurement and commercial records within the company's ERP system

Assist with project cost reports, commitments, forecasts and budget tracking

About you

Qualifications or current studies in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management is required

Previous experience in a construction administration, estimating, cadet or junior commercial role is highly regarded

Experience using Jobpac or a similar construction ERP / cost management system is required

Experience completing quantity take-offs from construction drawings using Bluebeam is required

A basic understanding of construction drawings, quantities, procurement and construction costs

Good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Confidence communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams

Direct exposure to both builder and developer operations

Opportunity to work for an iCIRT-rated Builder / Developer

Practical experience across contracts administration, procurement, estimating and cost control

Exposure to live residential construction projects

Mentoring and support from experienced Senior Contracts Administrators and construction professionals

Genuine opportunities for career progression into a Contracts Administrator, Estimator or broader commercial role

About us

Masscon is an iCIRT-rated, ISO-certified Builder and Developer based in Sydney, delivering high-quality residential apartments and contemporary homes across Greater Sydney. We pride ourselves on professionalism, strong commercial management, quality delivery and continuous improvement. Our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to developing the next generation of construction professionals through practical experience, mentoring and exposure to live residential projects.