Senior Contract Administrator

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kapitol Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Kapitol Group is one of
Australia's fastest-growing construction companies
, transforming the industry through
innovation
,
technology
, and a
commitment to excellence.
We're driven by our core values Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven, and Customer-Centric—and we're looking for a talented
Senior Contact Administrator
to
join our high-performing team.
Why Kapitol Group

  • Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.
  • Innovative Work: Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.
  • Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.
  • Recognition & Impact: Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.
  • Inclusive work place: We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer

What You'll Do

  • Assist with procurement of materials across various projects, including delivery to site, and draft subcontract documentation.
  • Review, develop, and administer trade packages' scope of work before calling for tenders; assess quotes, negotiate, and provide tender price comparisons.
  • Respond to on-site requests, obtain and assess trade variations, and assist with head contract variation submissions.
  • Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on letting and vetting progress, and manage client and subcontractor RFIs from site.
  • Manage Head Contract & Subcontract administration, track project expenditure, and prepare monthly reports.
  • Oversee programs and system management, determine supply costs, perform data entry, and mentor Contract Administrators, Graduates, and new starters.

Who You Are

  • Passionate about the construction industry with a tertiary qualification in Construction Management or a related field.
  • 7+ years of Contract Administration experience, including roles on multiple $50M+ projects, ideally in Tier 1 or Tier 2 environments.
  • Proven experience mentoring junior team members, with strong communication, negotiation skills, and proficiency in JOBPAC and MS Suite.
  • Agile thinker with a meticulous eye for detail, capable of working autonomously or in teams, focused on organisational success.

Kapitol values diversity and aims to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces, and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

Find out more about Kapitol Group on our website ) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.

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