Contract Administrator

Take the next step in your commercial construction career

This is an opportunity to join a high-profile construction project where your commercial expertise, attention to detail and ability to manage contractual obligations will play an important role in project success.

Working closely with an experienced project team, you'll take ownership of key commercial and contractual activities, spanning procurement, subcontract administration, variations, claims, cost control and final accounts.

With exposure to complex construction packages and the full project lifecycle, this role offers the opportunity to strengthen your commercial capabilities, take on greater responsibility and build valuable experience within an established construction environment.

The Opportunity
As Contract Administrator, you'll play a key role in managing the project's commercial position, ensuring contractual obligations are met, risks are identified and costs are effectively controlled.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering head contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Managing variations, progress claims and extensions of time.
• Preparing and assessing payment claims and payment schedules.
• Coordinating subcontractor procurement, tendering and commercial negotiations.
• Monitoring contractual notices, obligations and critical timeframes.
• Assisting with monthly cost reporting, forecasting and budget management.
• Managing retentions, securities, guarantees and insurance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate contractual documentation and records.
• Identifying potential commercial risks and implementing appropriate responses.
• Working collaboratively with the project team to assess scope changes and their impact on programme and costs.
• Supporting final account negotiations and project close-out.

An Opportunity to Build Your Commercial Expertise
Working on a major construction project provides the opportunity to develop your experience across complex procurement packages, subcontractor negotiations, contractual claims and project cost management.

You'll work alongside an experienced team, gain exposure to key commercial decisions and contribute directly to the successful delivery of the project. This is more than a document administration role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of your responsibilities, develop your commercial judgement and establish a strong foundation for future career progression.

What You'll Bring
We're looking for a commercially minded and organised Contract Administrator who takes pride in their work, communicates confidently and is ready to contribute to a high-performing project team.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years' experience in construction contract administration with experience working on high rise (desirable)
• Experience managing variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Security of Payment legislation.
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual administration skills.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and confidence working with project management systems.
• Exposure to platforms such as CHEOPS, Procore, Aconex, ProcurePro or HammerTech.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking to expand your commercial experience, work alongside an experienced project team and contribute to the delivery of a major construction high rise project, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about the role and give me a call on 0455060070.