Contracts Administrator
Searson Buck ·www.searsonbuck.com.au
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Seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to lead commercial performance across tendering, contract negotiation, project delivery and close-out.
This is a senior, hands-on role working closely with leadership, estimating, operations and project teams. The focus is on identifying risk early, protecting margin, improving commercial outcomes and ensuring contractual opportunities are captured.
You will bring strong commercial judgement and be comfortable working across tenders, contract negotiations, project forecasting, variations, claims and complex commercial issues.
Key responsibilities
For a confidential conversation please call Nick Prokopiec on 0419 425 168 or nprokopiec@searsonbuck.com.au
This is a senior, hands-on role working closely with leadership, estimating, operations and project teams. The focus is on identifying risk early, protecting margin, improving commercial outcomes and ensuring contractual opportunities are captured.
You will bring strong commercial judgement and be comfortable working across tenders, contract negotiations, project forecasting, variations, claims and complex commercial issues.
Key responsibilities
- Lead commercial and contractual reviews of tenders and major opportunities.
- Review and negotiate client, supplier and subcontractor contracts.
- Identify and manage contractual and commercial risk.
- Provide commercial input into pricing, margins and risk allowances.
- Monitor project margins, forecasts, cost-to-complete and cash flow.
- Oversee claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual notices.
- Manage significant commercial negotiations and disputes.
- Support Project Managers with practical commercial and contractual advice.
- Oversee key supplier and subcontractor commercial arrangements.
- Strengthen commercial processes, reporting and controls.
- Develop commercial capability across project and operational teams.
- Commercial management, contracts or quantity surveying experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or industrial services.
- Strong knowledge of contract formation, administration, claims and variations.
- Experience reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
- Working knowledge of the AS 4000 suite and Australian contracting frameworks.
- Strong understanding of project margins, forecasting, cost-to-complete and cash flow.
- Experience managing variations, claims and contractual disputes.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to identify commercial risk and turn it into practical action.
- Confidence working with senior management and operational teams.
For a confidential conversation please call Nick Prokopiec on 0419 425 168 or nprokopiec@searsonbuck.com.au
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Who is hiring for the Contracts Administrator role?
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Where is the Contracts Administrator job located?
The Contracts Administrator role with Searson Buck is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Contracts Administrator role pay?
Searson Buck lists the Contracts Administrator role at AUD 160,000–180,000 per year.
Is the Contracts Administrator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Searson Buck.
What experience level is the Contracts Administrator role?
The Contracts Administrator position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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