Take ownership of the commercial performance of major construction projects with Sagle Constructions.
Manage projects valued up to $100M across a diverse commercial portfolio
Join an established South Australian builder with a growing pipeline of secured work
Work closely with an experienced project team in a team-oriented environment
The Opportunity
ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with Sagle Constructions to appoint an experienced Contract Administrator to support the delivery of its growing commercial construction portfolio across South Australia.
With an established presence in the local market, Sagle Constructions has built its reputation on delivering quality projects and fostering lasting relationships across the industry.
Its portfolio spans education, commercial, health, hospitality and large-scale residential developments, offering exposure to projects of varying complexity, with values reaching up to $100M.
As the business continues to grow, this is an opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a healthy pipeline of secured work and an increasing focus on new build construction.
Working alongside Project Managers and Site Managers, you will play a key role in the financial and contractual management of projects, contributing to successful outcomes from initial procurement through to practical completion.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities, strengthen your commercial capability and contribute to the ongoing success of the project team.
The Role
As Contract Administrator, you will oversee the commercial and contractual requirements of your projects, maintaining control over procurement, costs, subcontractor agreements and project financials throughout the construction process.




Your responsibilities will include:
Coordinating subcontractor procurement, including tender assessments, scope reviews and commercial negotiations
Preparing, reviewing and administering subcontract agreements, scopes of work and variationsTracking project expenditure, financial commitments and budgets to maintain effective cost control
Managing progress claims, payment schedules, variations and contractual notices
Supporting project forecasting, cost reporting and financial performance reviews
Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project stakeholders to keep commercial matters progressing
Ensuring project records, contractual documentation and compliance requirements are accurately maintained
The Like Mind
You are a commercially minded Contract Administrator who understands the demands of a live construction environment and takes pride in keeping projects financially and contractually on track.
With at least four years of experience in commercial construction, you are comfortable managing competing priorities, working collaboratively with project teams and identifying potential commercial issues before they evolve into costly problems.
You will also bring:
A degree in Construction Management or a related discipline
Proven experience in contract administration within commercial building
A solid understanding of subcontract procurement, contract negotiations, variations and cost management
Strong financial awareness, attention to detail and organisational skills
The confidence to communicate effectively with a range of project stakeholders
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work autonomously when required
All applications and conversations will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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📌 Contract Administrator (Adelaide)
🏢 ROUSSOS Recruitment
📍 Adelaide