Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction

• North of the CBD location
• Join a highly regarded subcontractor
• Fast-track your career growth
• Permanent, full-time
• Up to $180k + Super

Our client is a highly regarded civil subcontractor delivering large-scale works across commercial construction projects throughout Perth. With a strong reputation in the market and long-standing relationships with leading developer-builders and leading head contractors, they continue to secure a strong pipeline of projects across retail, education, apartments, industrial, and mixed-use developments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator to step into a commercially influential role within a growing contractor where your input genuinely matters. Suited to candidates from head contractors, subcontractors, or client-side backgrounds, the position offers broad exposure across project delivery, procurement, claims, negotiations, and commercial strategy.

For someone ambitious and commercially driven, this role offers genuine long-term career progression, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to grow with a business that values initiative and performance.

Key Details

• Join a well-established and respected Perth-based civil subcontractor
• Strong pipeline of commercial projects with repeat clients
• Exposure to varied, high-profile developments across multiple sectors
• Permanent, full-time office-based position
• Collaborative and highly experienced leadership team
• Salary circa $150k – $180k + super
• Immediate start available

The Role:

• Review and administer subcontract agreements with commercial builders
• Prepare, submit, and follow up progress claims, variations, and invoices to builders and clients
• Negotiate commercial terms with builders, suppliers
• Monitor project costs, budgets, cash flow, and commercial performance
• Prepare and assess variation claims, delay claims, and contractual notices
• Handle dispute resolution and assist with resolving contractual and payment issues
• Maintain accurate project records, correspondence, and contract documentation
• Monitor and follow up outstanding payments and debt recovery matters
• Collaborate with project managers, site supervisors, and operations teams to support successful project delivery
• Prepare final accounts and support project close-out activities
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, insurance requirements, and project documentation

About You

• Experienced Contract Administrator with exposure to commercial builders, either from a head contractor, subcontractor, or client-side environment
• Strong commercial acumen across contracts, claims, and negotiations
• Able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with operational teams
• Practical and solutions-focused with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator capable of building strong stakeholder relationships
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to grow within a high-performing business

If you’re looking for a role where you can take real ownership, and be part of a business that values its people, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Click apply now or please email your resume to chelsea.crocos@zenithsearch.com

All communication and your resume are treated strictly confidential and will be kept completely private until we have discussed the role, and you are comfortable to move forward with the opportunity

To find out more details on this position or any other opportunities in the construction industry, please call Chelsea on 0485 011 314.

Chelsea Crocos

Senior Recruitment Consultant

E: chelsea.crocos@zenithsearch.com
W: www.zenithsearch.com