Contract Administrator
- Posted13 March 2026
- Salary$120-150k + Super
- LocationPerth
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC Cover Construction
- Reference4018333
Job description
Summary
An expanding tier 2 commercial builder with a strong reputation in the WA market is seeking a Contract Administrator to join their team. With a solid pipeline of projects secured, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality developments typically valued between $20m – $80m.
This position is ideal for a mid-level Contract Administrator with 2–5 years’ experience who is looking to further develop their career within a structured project environment.
There is a strong preference for candidates with experience delivering retail construction projects, including shopping centre developments, retail refurbishments, or retail-led mixed-use projects.
The Role - Contract Administrator
Working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in the commercial management and administration of subcontract packages throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
To be considered for this role you will ideally have:
An expanding tier 2 commercial builder with a strong reputation in the WA market is seeking a Contract Administrator to join their team. With a solid pipeline of projects secured, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-quality developments typically valued between $20m – $80m.
This position is ideal for a mid-level Contract Administrator with 2–5 years’ experience who is looking to further develop their career within a structured project environment.
There is a strong preference for candidates with experience delivering retail construction projects, including shopping centre developments, retail refurbishments, or retail-led mixed-use projects.
The Role - Contract Administrator
Working closely with the Project Manager and Senior Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in the commercial management and administration of subcontract packages throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final accounts
- Preparing scopes of work and managing tender and procurement processes
- Negotiating and letting subcontract agreements
- Assessing and processing subcontractor progress claims
- Managing variations, cost tracking and reporting
- Assisting with project forecasting and financial reporting
- Working closely with site teams to ensure commercial and contractual matters are managed effectively
To be considered for this role you will ideally have:
- 2–5 years’ experience working as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
- Experience working on retail construction projects (shopping centres, retail refurbishments, or retail-focused developments)
- Exposure to projects in the $20M – $80M range
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
- Work on large-scale commercial and retail projects
- Join a well-structured builder with a strong project pipeline
- Work alongside experienced Project Managers and commercial teams
- Clear career progression into Senior Contract Administrator level
- Salary package of $120k – $150k + Super depending on experience
