Contract Administrator

The Company:
My client is one of Melbourne's up and coming architectural builders. Known for delivering beautiful designed new builds and extensions & renovations across all of Melbourne's affluent suburbs and down as far as Sorrento. Due to a rare & new opening within their team, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their team.

Why You Want to Work here:

• An exceptional leadership team who will support your role within the business
• Work for a highly sought-after builder you can be proud to put your name to
• Due to the business set-up and supportive management style, their employees join and stay here for the long term
• Work on exclusive and truly unique projects
• Internal promotions on offer in a growing business

The Role
We’re looking for a Contract Administrator who has operated in a high-end residential environment and can comfortably manage multiple projects up to $5m, working closely with the Project Manager and site teams to keep projects commercially on track from start to finish.

Key responsibilities:

• Full contract administration across multiple high-end residential projects
• Letting and negotiating subcontract packages (scope review, comparisons, award recommendations)
• Cost control, budget tracking and forecasting through the build
• Managing variations (client and subcontractor), claims and approvals
• Progress claims, payment schedules and cost-to-complete reporting
• Procurement coordination and programme support with site teams
• Driving documentation control and maintaining clear commercial records
• Supporting project delivery outcomes (time, cost, quality, client experience)

About You:

• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator with a residential builder (high-end preferred)
• Strong exposure to projects up to $5m (ideal), with solid end-to-end delivery capability
• Confident running subcontractor procurement and contract negotiations
• Strong cost control mindset with clear, accurate reporting
• Commercially sharp, proactive and solutions-focused
• Professional communication style (can manage stakeholders without drama)
• Stable work history and genuine interest in high-quality builds

How to Apply:
Send your CV to [email protected] or give Ryan a call/text on [0483 049 574](tel:0483 049 574) for a confidential discussion - after hours and weekend texts are fine