My Client is an award-winning builder specialising in high-end architectural and bespoke residential & commercial new builds. They've built their reputation on precision, exceptional finishes, and strong collaboration with architects, consultants and clients. They pride themselves on delivering unique and design-driven projects
What's on Offer:
- Working on premium, architecturally-led projects that challenge your skills and give pride in craftsmanship
- Supportive, high-quality team environment where collaboration and transparency matter
- Clear career path and opportunities for growth in commercial construction administration
- Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience
The Role:
We are looking for a diligent, experienced Contracts Administrator to join the team. You will be responsible for managing all contract and administration functions for architectural new builds, ensuring that project contracts, subcontracts, variations, claims and financials are handled with accuracy, efficiency and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, prepare and manage head contracts, subcontracts, variations and purchase orders
- Administer financials: progress claims, invoices, payment schedules, cost tracking, budget vs actual cost analysis
- Maintain contract/commercial registers (variations, claims, RFIs, correspondence)
- Assist in procurement: obtaining quotes, negotiating with subcontractors/suppliers, preparing subcontract documentation
- Coordinate with project managers, site managers, architects/consultants to ensure contractual obligations are being met
- Ensure compliance with insurance, statutory requirements, building codes and any contract-specific obligations
- Assist with early contractor involvement cost planning, value management and cost-plus or construction-only delivery models where applicable
- Use and manage project management, estimating and contract administration software tools (e.g. Procore, CostX, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365) as part of daily workflows
About You:
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a CA role with a similar architectural or commercial builder,
- Strong understanding of contract clauses, variations, claims and commercial risk
- Excellent numerical, financial and budget-tracking skills
- High attention to detail; ability to interpret architectural drawings and specifications
- Good negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in contract and construction software
- Organised, proactive, able to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Local experience of VIC market
Apply Today!
If this role sounds like you, please apply within or give Barry a call/text on 0426 442 366 for a confidential discussion - after hours and weekend texts are fine.
Alternatively drop me an email on barry.odonovan@fetchrecruit.com.au
