Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VICWe are currently working exclusively with a highly regarded Melbourne-based property developer and builder to appoint an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their in-house construction team.An award-winning organisation that takes a fully integrated approach to property development, with architecture, interior design, construction, project management, sales, marketing, operations and asset management all managed in-house.This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Administrator to join an experienced construction team and play a key role in the delivery of a multi-residential apartment development in South-East Melbourne.Location: South-East Melbourne / CBDPosition: Contracts AdministratorSector: Multi-Residential / ApartmentsEmployment: PermanentStart: September ****Salary: $110,000 – $130,000 + SuperThe OpportunityReporting to the Project Manager, you will be involved across the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction and tendering through to construction delivery and final handover.This is a hands-on role suited to a Contracts Administrator who enjoys being involved across procurement, subcontractor management, cost control and project delivery, rather than being limited to purely administrative responsibilities.You will work closely with the Project Manager, site team, consultants and subcontractors to ensure the project is delivered efficiently, within budget and to a high standard.Key ResponsibilitiesManage contracts administration across the project lifecycleAssist with estimating, tender preparation and subcontractor procurementPrepare scopes of work, tender packages and subcontractor documentationReview and compare subcontractor and supplier quotationsManage subcontractor engagement, contracts and complianceReview progress claims,



variations and payment schedulesAssist with project budgeting, cost tracking and cost-to-complete forecastingMonitor project costs and financial performanceMaintain project registers, documentation and correspondenceCoordinate RFIs, shop drawings, approvals and project documentationSupport the Project Manager and site team with day-to-day project deliveryAssist with subcontractor scheduling, quality inspections and defect managementAssist with project reporting, meetings and handover documentationEnsure project documentation and compliance requirements are maintainedAssist with the successful delivery of key project milestones through to completionAbout YouWe are looking for an experienced and driven Contracts Administrator with approximately 3–5 years' experience in a construction workplace.Ideally, you will have a background delivering multi-residential or apartment developments, with experience on projects involving:Basement constructionApproximately 5–7 storeysComplex subcontractor packagesTendering and procurementContracts administrationCost and financial managementFull project lifecycle deliveryRequirements3–5 years' experience as a Contracts AdministratorDemonstrated experience delivering multi-residential/apartment projectsRelevant Diploma of Building & Construction, Construction Management or related degreeStrong understanding of construction methodology, contracts and project deliveryStrong commercial and cost management capabilityExperience with tendering, procurement, variations and progress claimsExperience with CostX, Microsoft Project, Microsoft 365, Sage Intacct, BuildPass or Bluebeam will be highly regarded.Interested?
If you are an experienced Contracts Administrator looking for your next opportunity with a reputable developer/builder and want to be involved in the delivery of a quality Melbourne residential project, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Contracts Administrator (Melbourne)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Melbourne