Contract Administrator

Woods & Co are partnering with an established Melbourne builder delivering a range of industrial and commercial projects valued up to $30m. With a strong pipeline of work ahead, they're looking to add an experienced Contract Administrator to the team.

This is a great opportunity for a CA who enjoys being involved in the detail of a project, working closely with the site team and taking ownership of the commercial side of builds.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced Project Manager, you'll take ownership of commercial and contractual elements of your projects from procurement through to completion.

You'll work closely with the PM, Site Manager, subcontractors and consultants across the project, getting involved in the day to day commercial side of the build. It's a role where you'll have ownership of your packages and plenty exposure to the overall project, with the opportunity keep building your experience as you go.

You'll be responsible for:

• Managing contractors and subcontractor packages
• Variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Procurement and subcontractor negotiations
• Cost tracking and reporting
• Preparing and managing contract correspondence
• Assisting with project forecasting and financial reporting
• Working closely with the site team to resolve commercial and contractual issues
• Supporting the PM with the overall commercial management of the project

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• 3+ years of experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
• Experience working on projects in the $10-$30m range
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations, claims and procurement
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• A practical approach and ability to work closely with site teams
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness

Experience across industrial, commercial, retail, education or similar would be highly regarded.

If this sounds like you, please don't delay and APPLY NOW! We are interviewing immediately. For a confidential discussion please call Sam Ford on 0468 019 538 or email on Sign in to view email

Woods & Co Recruitment is committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate and encourage applications (no matter age or status) from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.