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Contract Administrator & Estimator | AU | Remote

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in estimating, contract administration or a similar construction role
  • Experience within the residential or commercial construction industry or Engineering industry
  • Good understanding of construction processes, materials and trades
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with procurement and subcontractor engagement
  • Preparing purchase orders, subcontractor documentation and project correspondence
  • Monitoring project costs against budgets
  • Communicating with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients where required

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management

About the company

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Staff Domain

Outsourcing & Offshoring

Staff Domain’s mission is to support global businesses through end-to-end offshore recruitment and operational management to enable cost savings and rapid growth.We offer staff acquisition and bespoke solutions to clients looking to expand, looking for resource support, or simply looking to support their bottom line.We cater to a variety of services to providing comprehensive, tailor-fitted approach for your business and local team needs. With Staff Domain, you are in control.We pride ourselves in presenting smooth end-to-end, customized offshoring experience and in providing employees the best career experience that will compliment clients'​ products and services in further promotion and market penetration to improve total satisfaction of customers and staff alike.Personalized service excellence is our core. Operational consistency is our key. Our culture is what sets us apart. Be one step ahead of the competition.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryOutsourcing & Offshoring
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

Setup and Location: Hybrid/ WFH
Work Schedule: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (AEST) | 6:30 AM-3:30 PM (PH Time)
Employment Type: Full-time

Ready to do work that actually excites you?  

Melbourne-based construction company delivering premium residential builds, commercial fit-outs and unique commercial and industrial projects.
We work across multiple projects at any one time, with a strong focus on quality, project coordination and practical construction outcomes. We are looking for an experienced Contract Administrator / Estimator to join our team and support the administration and estimating of projects from tender through to completion.

This role combines contract administration and estimating, making it suitable for someone who understands both the commercial and practical sides of construction. You will work closely with the Directors, Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants to assist with pricing, procurement, project documentation and cost control across multiple projects. The role will suit someone who is organised, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership of their work.

What You’ll Do
You’ll be the kind of person who:
  • Assisting with procurement and subcontractor engagement
  • Preparing purchase orders, subcontractor documentation and project correspondence
  • Monitoring project costs against budgets
  • Processing and reviewing variations and supporting documentation
  • Assisting with progress claims, invoices and payment schedules
  • Maintaining project records and contract documentation
  • Communicating with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and clients where required
  • Assisting Project Managers and Site Managers with commercial and administrative matters
  • Maintaining accurate project information across company systems
  • Identifying opportunities to improve estimating, procurement and administration processes
  • Preparing and reviewing construction estimates and quotations
  • Reviewing architectural, structural and consultant documentation
  • Preparing take-offs, scope of works and trade packages
  • Obtaining and comparing subcontractor and supplier quotations
  • Assisting with tender preparation and submissions
  • Identifying scope gaps, discrepancies and potential cost issues


Requirements

What You Bring
We’re looking for someone with:
  • Previous experience in estimating, contract administration or a similar construction role
  • Experience within the residential or commercial construction industry or Engineering industry
  • Good understanding of construction processes, materials and trades
  • Advantage to have Wunderbuild as primary platform, with Bluebeam for some projects.
  • Preferred qualifications: quantity surveyor, engineer, architect, construction management, or accounting background.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Good understanding of subcontractor quotations and scopes
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Confident communication with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Experience with construction or project management software is highly regarded

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working Here 
  • HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents).
  • Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary).
  • Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!.

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