Construction Admin (AU Builder Experience Required) | WFH/Onsite

<b>Set-up and Location: </b>WFH/Onsite<br><b>Work Schedule:</b> 9:00AM to 6:00PM (AEST) | 7:00AM to 4:00PM (PH)<br><b>Employment Type: </b>Full-time<br><br><b>Ready to do work that actually excites you?</b><b><br></b><br>The company is a Melbourne-based residential building company specialising in high-end architectural homes, complex renovations, and bespoke residential construction projects. <br><br>Our projects typically involve close collaboration with architects, engineers, and specialist trades to deliver highly detailed and design-focused homes. Project values generally range from $1.5M to $4M+ and require careful planning, accurate estimating, and strong coordination between consultants and trades.<br><br>As our project pipeline continues to grow, we are seeking a highly capable Construction Administrator to join our team.<br><br>This role will be a long-term full-time position integrated into our internal team.<br><br><br><b>What You'll Do:</b><b><br></b><b>You'll be the kind of person who:</b><br><br><b>Contract Administration</b><br> <ul> <li>Assist in preparing and managing construction contracts and subcontract agreements<br></li> <li>Maintain accurate project documentation and contract records<br></li> <li>Review subcontractor scopes of work and documentation<br></li> <li>Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and project documentation<br></li> </ul><br><b>Procurement & Trade Coordination</b><br> <ul> <li>Assist with issuing trade packages and procurement documentation<br></li> <li>Manage subcontractor documentation including insurances and compliance records<br></li> <li>Assist in comparing subcontractor quotes and preparing tender comparisons<br></li> <li>Support trade procurement and appointment processes<br></li> </ul><br><b>Variations & Cost Tracking</b><br> <ul> <li>Assist with pricing and preparing client variations<br></li> <li>Maintain variation registers for each project<br></li> <li>Track project costs against approved budgets<br></li> <li>Assist in preparing financial reports for project performance<br></li> </ul><br><b>Progress Claims & Payments</b><br> <ul> <li>Assist with the preparation of progress claims to clients<br></li> <li>Review subcontractor invoices and claims for payment<br></li> <li>Assist in verifying work completed against subcontractor claims<br></li> <li>Maintain payment tracking and documentation<br></li> </ul><br><b>Project Administration</b><br> <ul> <li>Maintain organised project files and documentation<br></li> <li>Coordinate documentation between consultants, trades, and the project team<br></li> <li>Assist with issuing site instructions and project communications<br></li> <li>Support site supervisors and project managers with administrative requirements<br></li> </ul><br><br> <h3>Requirements</h3><b>What You Bring:<br></b>We're looking for someone who:<br><br><b>Software Experience </b><b><br></b><br>The ideal candidate will have experience using construction management software and project administration systems.<br><br><b>Preferred experience includes:</b><br> <ul> <li>Procore (highly desirable)<br></li> <li>Buildertrend<br></li> <li>Buildxact<br></li> <li>Aconex or similar document management systems<br></li> <li>Microsoft Excel<br></li> <li>Microsoft Office Suite<br><br></li> </ul>Experience with Procore would be ideal; however candidates with experience using similar construction project management software will also be considered.<br><br><b>Australian Construction Experience (Critical Requirement)</b><b><br></b><br>The candidate must have experience working within the Australian residential construction industry and demonstrate a strong understanding of:<br> <ul> <li>Australian residential building contracts<br></li> <li>Subcontractor management processes<br></li> <li>Construction documentation and drawing sets<br></li> <li>Construction progress claim processes<br></li> <li>Variation management procedures<br></li> <li>Construction project administration workflows<br></li> </ul><br>Candidates who have previously worked for Australian residential builders or construction companies will be strongly preferred.<br><br><b>Technical Knowledge Requirements</b><b><br></b><br>The Construction Administrator should have familiarity with residential construction stages including:<br> <ul> <li>Site establishment and preliminary works<br></li> <li>Structural stages (base, frame, lock-up)<br></li> <li>Internal fit-out stages (plaster, fix, joinery)<br></li> <li>Finishing stages (completion and handover)<br></li> </ul><br>They should also understand the typical construction sequencing and trade coordination required on Australian residential projects.<br><br><b>Candidate Profile</b><b><br></b><br>We are seeking someone who is:<br><br> <ul> <li>Highly organised and detail-oriented<br></li> <li>Strong with documentation and record keeping<br></li> <li>Commercially aware and capable of understanding project budgets<br></li> <li>Comfortable communicating with trades, consultants, and internal team members<br></li> <li>Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously<br></li> <li>Proactive and capable of identifying issues before they escalate<br></li> </ul><br>The role requires someone who can work independently while remaining closely integrated with the project team.<br><br><b>Working Structure</b><b><br></b><br>The Construction Administrator will work closely with:<br> <ul> <li>The Director<br></li> <li>Estimating team<br></li> <li>Site supervisors<br></li> <li>Subcontractors and consultants<br><br></li> </ul>Their primary focus will be supporting the team with contracts administration, procurement, project documentation, and cost tracking.<br><br>Ideal Candidate Experience<br><br><b>The ideal candidate will have:</b><br> <ul> <li>3–8+ years experience in construction administration or contracts administration<br></li> <li>Experience working on Australian residential construction projects<br></li> <li>Experience managing subcontractor documentation and procurement processes<br></li> <li>Experience supporting projects valued between $1M – $5M+<br></li> </ul><br> <h3>Benefits</h3><b>Why You’ll Love Working Here<br></b> <ul> <li>HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents)<br></li> <li>Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary)<br></li> <li>Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!<br></li> </ul><br><b>Let’s Talk</b><b><br></b>​<br><i>If you’re thinking “this sounds like me”—it probably is. Click apply. We can’t wait to meet you.</i><i><br></i><br><br>

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