Contracts Administrator

• Develop your commercial knowledge and understanding of project delivery
• Broad role across the commercial and delivery side of construction
• Room to grow your career alongside the busine

The Company

This privately owned Adelaide builder has built its reputation through quality work and strong relationships. Much of its pipeline comes from referrals and repeat clients, with high-end residential projects complemented by a growing portfolio of commercial and industrial work.

The team is small enough that your contribution gets noticed, with loyal, long-term staff and an approachable owner who makes decisions quickly. The atmosphere is casual and hands-on: do good work, take responsibility, have a laugh and head home.

As the business grows, they’re investing in systems, coaching and better ways of working. It’s an opportunity to join at a stage where you can help shape how things are done and grow your experience alongside the business.

What’s On Offer

You’ll enjoy this environment if you like being involved, take pride in following things through and are comfortable in a growing business where systems are still evolving.

You’ll also receive;

• Exposure to high-end residential, commercial new builds and fit-outs
• The support of a team with a family feel colleagues that have been there for years
• Oversight and broad involvement in projects, with exposure to both site and office
• The freedom to contribute ideas and help improve systems and processes

  
The Role

• Assist with trade tendering, quote comparisons and subcontractor procurement
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and purchase orders
• Track project costs, variations and progress claims
• Maintain project documentation, drawing registers and RFIs
• Coordinate materials, suppliers and subcontractors around site requirements
• Support programming and scheduling, following up outstanding information and deliveries
• Liaise with clients, consultants and the site team to keep work progressing

The Criteria

• A degree in Construction Management, Building, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience in contracts administration or project coordination within high-end residential construction, commercial building or fit-outs
• Tech savvy enough to work with systems and processes
• Sound understanding of procurement, variations, progress claims and cost tracking
• Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with trades, suppliers and consultants

  
Please call Tara Stokes @ GOUGH on 0419 280 999 or hit APPLY.

All applications to Gough Recruitment stay confidential and will not be discussed without your consent. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only Australian permanent residents need apply.

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Consultant

tstokes@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4083678
Profession:ConstructionCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 21st Oct, 2026