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 opportunity 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.