Contract Administrator – Civil Construction

Pear Tree.

. Prepare, review, issue, and manage trade subcontracts and purchase orders in line with project scope and budget allocations .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 A$1,500 - A$2,500 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing trade subcontracts and purchase orders within the construction industry, ensuring compliance with Australian construction contracts and Security of Payment regulations. Proficient in financial reporting, cost management, and effective communication with project teams and subcontractors.

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Contracts AdministrationConstruction Cost ManagementAustralian Construction ContractsSecurity of Payment RegulationsAdvanced MS Excel

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Hard Skills

Trade Subcontract ManagementPurchase Order ManagementMonthly Cost ForecastingFinancial ReportingVariation Request EvaluationSubcontractor Progress ClaimsCompliance Documentation VerificationBudget TrackingDispute ResolutionSite Compliance Management

Soft Skills

Liaison SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JobpacCheopsProcoreSAPJDE

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary Qualification in Quantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementCivil Engineering

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryCivil ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsEarthworks ProjectsAustralian Security of Payment Acts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, review, issue, and manage trade subcontracts and purchase orders in line with project scope and budget allocations
Assess, process, and reconcile monthly subcontractor progress claims
Prepare head contract claims under applicable Australian Security of Payment Acts
Monitor, log, and evaluate variation requests, extensions of time, and commercial notices
Ensure compliance with head contract terms
Track project budgets and update monthly cost forecasts
Maintain variation registers
Assist with financial reporting and cash flow management
Verify subcontractor insurances, licenses, site compliance documentation, and safety standards before site mobilization and payment approvals
Liaise between site project teams, estimators, subcontractors, and suppliers
Minimize financial friction and resolve potential disputes early

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3–5+ years of direct experience as a Contracts Administrator in the construction industry, with preference for civil, infrastructure, or earthworks projects
Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Strong understanding of standard Australian construction contracts, including AS 4000, AS 2124, and GC21
Knowledge of relevant state-level Security of Payment regulations
Hands-on experience with construction cost management software such as Jobpac, Cheops, Procore, SAP, or JDE
Advanced MS Excel capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Observing AU business hours
Observing AU holidays