Pear Tree.

AP - Contract Administrator - AU/NZ (Remote)

Pear Tree.  •  National Capital Region, PH (Remote)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Contract Administrator to join our team at D2B. In this remote role, you will be responsible for managing and administering contracts across construction projects in Australia and New Zealand from award through to final completion. You will oversee tendering processes, subcontractor coordination, contract documentation, progress claims, variations, and compliance with project requirements, ensuring all contractual obligations are met on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations and regulatory standards.

Position:
Contract Administrator

Salary: PHP80,000 - PHP100,000 (flexible for more experienced candidates)

Working Hours & Conditions: AU/NZ business hours; Mondays to Fridays, 6:00AM to 3:00PM; full-time (remote)

Holidays Australian/New Zealand Holidays


Responsibilities:

    • Manage end-to-end contract administration across construction projects in Australia and New Zealand
    • Prepare, review, and manage subcontractor agreements and tender documentation
    • Coordinate and evaluate tender submissions, including preparing tender comparisons and recommendations
    • Prepare and process progress claims, payment schedules, and subcontractor variations
    • Monitor contract compliance, milestones, and key project deadlines
    • Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and filing systems (digital and/or hard copy)
    • Liaise with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery
    • Assist in scope of works preparation based on drawings, specifications, and budgets
    • Support resolution of contract-related issues, queries, and disputes

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Must-Haves
    • 1 - 3 years of experience as a Contract Administrator, Contracts Coordinator, or similar role in construction, particularly in Australia or New Zealand.
    • Project Tools: Advanced proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.
    • Office Suite: Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
    • Logic: Strong understanding of construction sequencing, trade scopes, and financial "take-offs."
    • Communication: Superior written English skills for drafting formal contractual correspondence.
  • Nice to Have
    • Contractual Knowledge: Familiarity with Australian Standard (AS) Contracts and fundamental contract law principles, or New Zealand Standard (NZS) contracts and requirements.
    • Regulatory Awareness: Working knowledge of the Security of Payment Act (SOPA) or relevant New Zealand construction payment legislation, and the Building Code of Australia (BCA) or New Zealand Building Code (NZBC).
    • Software: Previous experience with CHEOPS, Aconex, or similar construction ERP systems used in Australia or New Zealand.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
  • 100% remote role — work from home anywhere in the Philippines
  • Paid local holidays aligned with the Australian business calendar
  • Opportunities for training and professional growth
  • Work directly with a supportive Australian team — no agency middleman
  • Long-term engagement with a stable and growing business
Pear Tree.

About Pear Tree.

🚀 Expand Your Team Without Compromise (www.pear-tree.com)

You want to grow your team with the right people, but you’re hitting challenges like; Increasing hiring costs, A shallow local talent pool, Concerns about consistency and quality.

The dilemma: do you overspend to secure top local talent, or settle for less-than-ideal candidates who hold back your growth?

Why Going It Alone is Tough

- Traditional recruitment is expensive and draws from the same limited pool.

- Freelance platforms can’t guarantee long-term quality or reliability.

- Hiring overseas comes with complex legal and compliance hurdles.

🌎 We Make Global Hiring Simple

Pear Tree takes the complexity out of international recruitment. We match you with skilled, reliable, and cost-effective professionals from the Philippines, India, Nepal, South Africa and Latin America who fit your business perfectly.

- Substantial savings on recruitment and salary costs

- Access to a wide, highly skilled talent market

- A streamlined hiring process that saves you time

- Confidence backed by our 6-month “Perfect Hire” Guarantee

🔑 Our Process

1. Source and rigorously vet candidates on your behalf

2. Arrange and support the interview process

3. Hold your hand through the legal and logistical requirements that come with overseas hiring

4. Provide ongoing support to ensure seamless onboarding and retention

✅ A Smarter Way to Scale

Forget the false choice between paying top dollar locally or settling for poor hires. We give you a better option: affordable, skilled, and dependable international talent.

Join leading entrepreneurs and business owners already benefiting from this approach.

Book a call today and let us help you define your role, write your job description, and secure your next star team member — guaranteed.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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