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Contracts Administrator

West Perth Permanent AU$120,000 - AU$160,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Lead end-to-end contract administration across a busy pipeline of industrial, commercial and large-format projects, reporting to the GM and working closely with project and site teams. You'll drive claims, EOTs, variations and cost controls, build strong subcontractor relationships, and bring disciplined contract governance, stepping into genuine autonomy within 3-6 months.
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About Our Client

Perth-based developer/builder delivering industrial and commercial new-builds for private clients. Lean, collaborative and quality-focused, they back their people with direct access to decision-makers, practical systems (Excel/Procore) and a culture that values initiative, safety and doing things properly.

Job Description

  • Administer head contracts and subcontracts from award to close-out
  • Prepare/assess progress claims, variations, EOTs and notices
  • Draft/let subcontracts; manage insurances, securities and compliance
  • Translate drawings/specs into clear scopes, cost and program impacts
  • Maintain rigorous records, RFIs and change registers
  • Support procurement strategy and trade coverage; nurture subcontractor relationships
  • Partner with PM/site on pre-tender walks, kick-offs and site instructions
  • Report cost, cash flow, exposure and claims status to GM/PM
  • Champion safety, quality and contractual risk controls

The Successful Applicant

A successful Contracts Administrator should have:

  • Proven Contracts Admin experience on WA industrial/commercial projects ($1.5m-$30m+)
  • Strong grasp of AS forms (e.g., AS4000/AS2124), claims/EOTs/dispute avoidance
  • Advanced Excel; Procore (or similar PM platform) advantageous
  • Confident converting drawings/specs/reports into scope and cost outcomes
  • Clear communicator who asks great questions, takes meticulous notes and follows through
  • Local market knowledge of trades/suppliers

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role, West Perth HQ with regular site exposure
  • Autonomy with direct access to the GM and project leaders
  • Diverse, steady pipeline across industrial and commercial builds
  • Circa $130,000 + super (negotiable for the right person)
  • Streamlined two-stage process: GM interview, then leadership panel



If you are an experienced Contracts Administrator looking for a rewarding career in the Construction sector, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Will Stafford
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6898884
Phone number
0478 788 104

Job summary

Function
Construction
Specialisation
Contract Administrator
Industry
Property
Location
West Perth
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Will Stafford
Consultant phone
0478 788 104
Job Reference
JN-122025-6898884
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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