CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR | HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT | MELBOURNE CBD The Opportunity

Our client is a well established national contractor with a reputation for delivering complex, high value projects across a range of sectors. Due to continued growth and a strong forward workload, they are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the team on a complex health infrastructure project in Melbourne's CBD.

This is an opportunity to become part of a business that offers genuine long term career security. With a substantial pipeline of work secured over the coming years, successful candidates will have the chance to build their career across a diverse range of project types rather than being confined to a single sector.

Current and future projects include:

- Health Infrastructure
- Data Centres
- Social Infrastructure
- Build to Rent
- Multi Residential
- Commercial Construction

Key Responsibilities

- Management of trade and subcontract packages from procurement through to final account
- Preparation and administration of subcontract agreements
- Assessment and processing of progress claims and variations
- Cost forecasting, reporting and budget control
- Management of procurement schedules and tender processes
- Supporting project delivery teams to achieve commercial and programme objectives




- Building strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and client representatives

About You

- 5+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
- Experience working within a structured Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor environment
- Proven experience managing trade packages on projects valued at $50m+
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of construction contracts
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Ambitious, proactive and looking to build a long term career with a leading contractor

What's On Offer

- Attractive salary package aligned with experience
- Secure pipeline of major projects across multiple sectors
- Exposure to some of Victoria's most significant construction projects
- Strong leadership and mentoring from experienced project teams
- Clear progression pathways into contracts management
- Positive and collaborative team culture

If you're looking for a role that offers both immediate project exposure and long term career development, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

Apply now or contact Blair at Design & Build Recruitment for further information.

📌 Contract Administrator - National Builder - CBD project (Melbourne)
🏢 Design & Build
📍 Melbourne