Senior Contracts Administrator – Commercial Construction

MUST HAVE FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA TO BE CONSIDERED

About our company:

We are a leading Construction and Project Management business delivering large-scale Construction projects across a range of industries, including retail & industrial to commercial, sport & recreation, multi-residential & health sectors.

Our expertise and award-winning work, offer our team of professionals the chance to contribute to projects of real scale and significance in an environment built on reliability, quality, and innovation.

We define ourselves by providing exceptional solutions and pride ourselves on inspiring, developing and rewarding our people while working with the best clients on the best projects.

We are a company where senior construction professionals can shape major projects and grow their careers.

Position Summary: (Overview, not limited to)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our highly regarded Melbourne construction business. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

As Senior Contracts Administrator, you will take ownership of all aspects of contract administration, working closely with Project Managers, site teams, senior leadership, and the legal function.

Your role will be critical in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.

This role drives operational excellence, safety, and quality while developing high-performing teams and fostering business growth.

See "Key responsibilities" below for more information.

We offer the successful candidate:

· Excellent variety & diversity of challenging and rewarding projects

· Superior starting salary packageand additional benefits (on experience)

· Definite career progression opportunities

· Open minded and pro-active management

· Great working environment with full support of Construction Director & GM

· Opportunity to take ownership of your projects and provide ingenious solutions

· A team of highly skilled, certified, and respected professional specialists

· Strong commitment to support further studies, attaining certification and professional memberships

· Opportunity to learn / explore new industries, sectors & skills.

· Massive networking opportunities

· Laptop & phone (or $100/month phone reimbursement)

· Very modern offices & environment

We offer a superior package, defined career progression pathways, flexible working options, a pro-active & positive team atmosphere and a professional, collaborative culture.

Join a team known for delivering complex, high-profile projects with a focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, an environment where your expertise will make a visible impact.

Key Responsibilities (Overview, not limited to)

· Prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

· Oversee procurement processes, including supplier and subcontractor selection, negotiation, and contract execution

· Manage budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and progress claims

· Assess and administer variations, extensions of time, and dispute resolution processes

· Maintain accurate contract documentation, project reporting, and quality assurance

· Provide leadership and mentorship to junior contract administrators

· Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to foster strong relationships and ensure expectations are met

· Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and monitoring to achieve timely and budget-compliant outcomes

Our celebrated, D&C solutions have been implemented across large-scale construction projectsincluding new developments, in retail, commercial, high rise residential, industrial properties & other sectors.

We pride ourselves on fostering a professional yet welcoming environment that emphasizes work-life balance and a collaborative team-oriented culture.

We enjoy the lateral thinking mind set of our team and actively promote creativity and collaboration in the expansion of our services and sectors.

About You - Qualifications & Skills required

· Minimum 8–10 years' contract administration experience within the construction industry in Australia, with at least 2+ years in a senior role

· Proven track record managing contracts for large-scale projects ($100m+)

· Degree qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (highly regarded)

· Strong knowledge of Australian Standard contracts (AS2124, AS4000, etc.) and relevant legislation

· Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

· Commercially astute, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused

· Proficiency in contract management software (e.g. Cheops, Procore, Aconex) and MS Office

· Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and financial management skills.

· Experience in managing authority approvals processes

· Experienced in compliance frameworks (ISO, WHS, Quality).

· Strategic thinker with resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

· MUST HAVE FULL WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA(to be considered)

Your "outside the box" thinking, solid planning and implementation skills will be a huge asset in this role along with the ability to establish strong relationships with all of our internal divisions & Clients.

If you enjoy having "100 balls in the air" and can embrace the chaos of Contracts Management, then I look forward to hearing from you to discuss this magnificent opportunity.