Senior Contracts Administrator

About Akura

Akura is a leading construction and property development company providing industrial property solutions to owner-occupiers, developers, and investors. Operating for over 45 years, we've built our reputation on quality, on-time delivery, and innovative design.

We are a family-owned company with a progressive values-based culture, a healthy pipeline of work and big plans for future growth. Our unique product offering supports our clients across the full construction cycle, from architectural and structural design, in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels, through to on-site teams and project management.

The result? Top-shelf Industrial Space.

About The Role

Located in our Sydney office, the Senior Contracts Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Project Manager to deliver various industrial projects, including multimillion-dollar self-storage and warehouse developments across Sydney and Regional NSW, with more exciting projects on the horizon. You will ensure project success through effective contract management, cost control, and strong collaboration with key stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects and grow with a dynamic company

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Assist with tendering processes, including reviewing and analysing subcontractor quotes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, contracts, and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth contract execution.
• Monitor contract performance, manage variations, and track project costs.
• Support the project management team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide guidance on contractual matters and escalate issues as required to mitigate risk.
• Ensure all contract records and communications are stored in line with company procedures.

About You

You will be a detail-oriented Senior Contracts Administrator with strong experience managing large-scale, industrial/commercial construction contracts and a proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards. This position requires an individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to ensure project success. You can demonstrate:

• 5 years+ experience in contract administration within the construction industry, preferably industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, regulatory requirements, and project management processes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Proficiency in Procore and MS Office Suite are desirable

What We Offer You

• An exciting opportunity in a growing, market-leading business
• Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary | Base + Super + Phone Allowance + Bonus
• Inclusion in the Akura Bonus Scheme and Delivery team KPI Incentive

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.

Alignment with our core values is key so if you've got the right skills and you're reliable, a team player with a can-do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to start your Akura journey.

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