Job Description

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Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

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The Chance
n We are currently representing a well-established and growing Tier 3 commercial construction business in Melbourne that is looking to add a Contract Administrator to their team.
n With a strong pipeline of work and a deliberate move into larger and more complex projects, this is an opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth and play a genuine role in its continued development.
n The business has traditionally delivered projects in the $1M–$15M range and is now targeting projects up to approximately $30M , creating opportunities for ambitious CAs to work on larger projects and progress their careers alongside the growth of the company.

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About the Builder
n The business has been operating for over a decade and has built a strong reputation for delivering quality projects across a diverse range of sectors, including:

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- Education & tertiary
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- Healthcare & health
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- Pharmaceutical
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- Commercial
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- Childcare & aged care
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- Community
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- Sports & recreation
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- Fit-out & refurbishment
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They work with a combination of government departments, universities, councils, institutional clients and private-sector clients , giving the team exposure to a broad range of construction environments.

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The Role
n As a Contract Administrator , you will work closely with the Project Manager and broader project team across the commercial and contractual delivery of projects.
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- Managing subcontractor procurement and letting packages
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- Preparing scopes of works and subcontract documentation
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- Reviewing and assessing subcontractor claims
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- Processing progress claims and variations
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- Managing variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence
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- Cost tracking and forecasting
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- Maintaining project budgets and financial reporting
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- Subcontractor negotiation and relationship management
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- Reviewing contracts and commercial risk
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- Assisting with project programming and procurement
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- Working closely with the PM and site team to ensure commercial and construction requirements are aligned
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- Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting
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- Supporting the project from procurement through to completion and final account
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Project Exposure
n The business delivers projects across a variety of sectors, with previous and current work including university facilities, education projects, community infrastructure, childcare, health and commercial developments .
n The company is also expanding into larger $5M–$30M projects , meaning there is scope for the successful candidate to gain exposure to progressively larger and more complex builds.
n There is also an expanding pipeline of pharmaceutical projects , including work outside Victoria, providing further opportunities as the business grows.

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What They're Looking For
n We're interested in speaking with CAs who have:

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- 3+ years' experience in a commercial construction environment
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- Experience working for a Tier 2,



Tier 3 or reputable commercial builder
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- Strong subcontractor management and procurement experience
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- Good understanding of contracts, variations, claims and EOTs
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- Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
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- Good communication and negotiation skills
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- The ability to work closely with both PMs and Site Managers
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- A genuine interest in progressing their construction career
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A construction-related qualification is preferred, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.

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Why Consider It? This isn't simply another CA position.
n The business is actively growing its project size and capability , meaning the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop alongside the company rather than stepping into a role with a fixed ceiling.
n You'll be joining a relatively lean team where CAs have genuine exposure to senior management, clients, subcontractors and project delivery , rather than being one of many people within a large corporate structure.
n The leadership team is particularly focused on retaining good people long term , developing their staff and creating clear opportunities for progression.

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The Ideal Candidate This role would suit a CA who has built a solid foundation in commercial construction and is now looking for:
More responsibility.
n Larger projects.
n Greater exposure to senior management.
n And a genuine long-term pathway within a growing builder.

n If you're a CA who wants to be part of a business where your contribution is visible and there is room to grow, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

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📌 Contract Administrator - Commercial (Victoria)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Victoria