My client is one of Melbourne's up and coming architectural builders. Known for delivering beautiful designed new builds and extensions & renovations across all of Melbourne's affluent suburbs and down as far as Sorrento. Due to a rare & new opening within their team, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator join their team.
Why You Want to Work here:
- An exceptional leadership team who will support your role within the business
- Work for a highly sought-after builder you can be proud to put your name to
- Due to the business set-up and supportive management style, their employees join and stay here for the long term
- Work on exclusive and truly unique projects
- Progression pathway to Project Manager
The Role
We’re looking for a Contract Administrator who has operated in a high-end residential environment and can comfortably manage multiple projects up to $5m, working closely with the Project Manager and site teams to keep projects commercially on track from start to finish.
Key responsibilities:
- Full contract administration across multiple high-end residential projects
- Letting and negotiating subcontract packages (scope review, comparisons, award recommendations)
- Cost control, budget tracking and forecasting through the build
- Managing variations (client and subcontractor), claims and approvals
- Progress claims, payment schedules and cost-to-complete reporting
- Procurement coordination and programme support with site teams
- Driving documentation control and maintaining clear commercial records
- Supporting project delivery outcomes (time, cost, quality, client experience)
About You:
- Proven experience as a Contract Administrator with a residential builder (high-end/ architectural - MUST)
- Strong exposure to projects up to $6M (ideal), with solid end-to-end delivery capability & ability to manage multiple projects
- Confident running subcontractor procurement and contract negotiations
- Strong cost control mindset with clear, accurate reporting
- Commercially sharp, proactive and solutions-focused
- Professional communication style (can manage stakeholders without drama)
- Stable work history and genuine interest in high-quality builds
How to Apply:
Send your CV to barry.odonovan@fetchrecruit.com.au or give Barry a call/text on 0426 442 366 for a confidential discussion - after hours and weekend texts are fine
