Contracts Administrator

Overview

Manage subcontract procurement, cost control, compliance for large residential/mixed-use projects.

Key Responsibilities

• program coordination
• contract management
• stakeholder relations
• cost control

Tasks

-Collaborate with site, project, and design teams to achieve program and quality outcomes -Support head contract execution and compliance -Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders -Maintain accurate cost control, forecasting, and reporting

Requirements

• contract admin
• procurement
• financial reporting
• stakeholder mgmt
• construction mgmt
• 3+ years

What You Bring

-3+ years’ experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial or residential construction -Full subcontract administration including procurement, scopes of work, claims, variations, and EOTs -Proven skills in procurement, financial reporting, and subcontract management -Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

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Benefits

-Diverse pipeline across residential, mixed-use, commercial, and hospitality sectors -Collaborative culture with strong staff retention and career progression opportunities -Work with a highly regarded Tier 2 builder delivering projects $50M–$300M+

About Design & Build Recruitment

-Grown from a niche agency to a trusted specialist, serving Australia's built-environment sectors. -Part of the Search4 group, placing thousands in permanent and temporary roles. -Assignments span major construction, energy, engineering, and property projects, including rail, manufacturing, architecture, and business support. -Teams in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth serve multinational corporations, public agencies, and Australian-owned SMEs. -Consultants specialize in specific disciplines, combining market insight with targeted matchmaking to achieve successful hires. -Offer support for both temporary and permanent placements, including an in-house payroll service for contract staff. -Reputation built on delivering specialist roles, particularly in rail, planning, and energy, often in complex or high-stakes environments.

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