Contract Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator | Commercial Construction

Location: Perth, Metro
Projects: $25M-$30M apartment development – commercial
Salary: $170K – $200k + Super + BONUS (depending on experience)

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join an established and highly regarded commercial contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Western Australia.

With more than 20 years in the WA market, this business is backed by a larger organisation, providing exceptional stability, a secure pipeline of work and genuine long-term career opportunities. Their leadership team is highly experienced, with well-established systems and processes that support successful project delivery and the ongoing development of their people.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-resourced project team delivering a $25M-$30M apartment development in a central Perth location.

Working closely with an experienced Project Manager and leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring successful financial and contractual delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer head contract and subcontract agreements from award through to final account.
• Manage procurement, tendering, subcontract negotiations and contract execution.
• Prepare, assess and process progress claims, variations and payment schedules.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support project financial reporting, forecasting and cost control.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants and clients to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
• Assist with contract correspondence, dispute resolution and project close-out.

About You

• Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator within commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of head contract and subcontract administration, procurement and cost management.
• Sound commercial and contractual acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing project team.
• Experience delivering apartment or multi-residential projects will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Up to $200,000 + Super + Bonus, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to larger-scale commercial projects.
• Strong pipeline of work across apartments, commercial, healthcare, education and government sectors.
• Long-term stability and career security backed by a well-established organisation.
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team with a strong Tier 1 background.
• Collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

If you’re looking to join a financially secure contractor with an excellent reputation, a diverse project portfolio and a long-term pipeline of quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

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