About Zera:
Zera Projects is a Perth-based commercial construction and fit-out builder delivering complete solutions across the hospitality, medical, education, and industrial sectors. Beyond project delivery, we provide ongoing facilities-management and maintenance services, supporting our clients long after completion.
Working alongside our sister company Lazco, a leader in stainless-steel and refrigeration manufacturing, Zera brings a unique capability to deliver complex, mechanical and refrigeration-heavy commercial projects.
Role: Contracts Administrator / Estimator (Perth, WA)
We're seeking a skilled CA/Estimator to join our growing team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want exposure to diverse, high-quality commercial projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Why join Zera:
* Competitive salary + performance bonuses
* Flexible working arrangements
* Supportive, quality-driven, collaborative team
* Clear growth into senior commercial or project-management roles
Key responsibilities:
* Contract administration - manage commercial documentation, approvals, and claims on time and to standard
* Tendering & estimating - coordinate tenders, interpret drawings/specs, contribute to accurate pricing submissions
* Cost book development - build/maintain internal cost books and historical rate libraries for labour, materials, subcontractors
* Cost control & procurement - monitor budgets, variations, progress claims; assist forecasts; coordinate procurement with site/trades
* Quality & compliance - ensure delivery to contract, code, and safety requirements; support continuous improvement
Key skills & attributes:
* 3-7 years' commercial construction experience; proven subcontract administration from award to close-out
* Estimating capability (take-offs, drawings/specs, realistic budgets)
* Procurement & compliance know-how (tendering, documentation, financial control, variations, progress claims)
* Strong communication & organisation; effective with clients, subcontractors, suppliers
* Knowledge of AS contracts, variations, building codes/regulations
* Advanced MS Office (Excel); experience with Buildxact, Procore, Bluebeam (or similar)
* Degree/diploma in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related; or equivalent experience
Application Process:
If you're ready to take on new challenges and want to join a growing, dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your cover letter and resume to with the subject line "Contracts Administrator / Estimator Application & [Your Name]