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Contract Administrator

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  • Posted
  • Melbourne, VIC, VIC
  • Full-time
  • $120,000 - $160,000
Contract Administrator – Commercial Construction

Join an established Melbourne commercial builder offering varied projects, genuine responsibility and strong career progression.

Standout Points
  • Diverse $1M–$7M commercial fit-out & new build projects
  • Genuine progression towards Project Management
  • Close-knit team with strong repeat clients
Benefits for you
  • $120,000 – $160,000 + super, depending on experience
  • Work across multiple commercial projects and sectors
  • Work closely with experienced Project Managers and Site Managers
  • Gain broad exposure across contracts, procurement and cost management
  • Take on increasing responsibility as you develop
  • Join a collaborative business focused on long-term relationships
The Opportunity An established Melbourne commercial builder is looking for a Contract Administrator to join its growing team.

The business delivers a varied mix of commercial fit-out and new build projects for a strong base of repeat clients.

Working alongside experienced Project Managers and Site Managers, you will be involved in the commercial and contractual management of projects from procurement through to final account.

This is an opportunity for a CA looking for broad project exposure, increased responsibility and a genuine pathway towards Project Management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier tender packages
  • Review quotations and prepare tender comparisons and recommendations
  • Assist with the negotiation and award of subcontract agreements
  • Administer subcontractor contracts throughout the project
  • Assess and process subcontractor progress claims
  • Prepare and manage client progress claims
  • Identify, price, submit and track variations
  • Maintain procurement, variation and contract registers
  • Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow
  • Monitor project budgets, committed costs and commercial performance
  • Manage RFIs, contractual correspondence and project documentation
About You
  • Experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
  • Experience across commercial fit-out and/or new build projects
  • Good understanding of contracts and subcontract administration
  • Experience with procurement, progress claims and variations
  • Confident dealing with subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders
  • Proactive, reliable and comfortable working across multiple projects
If you're a Contract Administrator looking for greater responsibility, project variety and career progression, we'd like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, contact Sam Garlick on 0420 641 170 or email your CV to sam.garlick@morson-edge.com.au.