Senior Contracts Administrator

1 month ago


Perth, Australia Monford Group Full time

About Monford Group

Built “from the ground up” and led by a hands-on management team, Monford’s success stems from its integrity, quality and streamlined processes. Monford is a leader in the construction industry, with an Australia-wide portfolio of projects in the Infrastructure, Resources and Energy sectors.

Whether for construction only, Design and Construct, or EPC, Monford is a one-stop shop with a hard-won reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget, safely and sustainably, a proud reputation that is matched by our commitment to excellence in delivery and our customer-centric focus.

About the Role

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will join our our dynamic commercial team on 2/1 roster, ensuring the effective administration of head contracts and subcontracts across our construction/ renewable energy projects. This role is pivotal in managing project budgets, claims, and subcontractor performance, with a strong focus on maximizing profitability and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Some of your other key tasks will include;

  • Prepare and submit monthly progress claims, variations, and notices of delay or extension of time requests in line with the head contract requirements.
  • Draft, award, administer, and manage subcontracts, ensuring accurate administration and commercial protection.
  • Collaborate with the project team to manage and control project budgets, driving profitability and minimizing financial risk.
  • Procure and recommend subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the Authority Matrix and subcontract terms.
  • Review and resolve subcontract deviations with support from the Commercial Manager, ensuring all project interests are safeguarded.
  • Ensure subcontractors have adequate insurance coverage and meet project requirements.
  • Maintain and update variation and claim registers, along with the accurate filing of project records.
  • Oversee project correspondence and ensure seamless communication between stakeholders.
  • Develop and manage project budgets alongside the Project Manager and Commercial Manager, ensuring systems like Viewpoint are set up and maintained.
  • Prepare and submit financial reports, including project forecasts, to the Commercial and Operations Manager.

About You

  • Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in a similar role, with demonstrated expertise in managing all aspects of construction contracts, including timely notifications, monthly progress claims, and general contract administration.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Excellent measurement and quantity take-off abilities.
  • Proven experience in budget control and cost management.
  • High attention to detail, with the ability to capture data accurately and efficiently.
  • Highly organized, with strong record-keeping skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities and multitasking effectively.

On Offer

  • Competitive annual salary with site uplift (30% of Base Salary) for on-site roles.
  • Salary sacrifice options including novated leasing.
  • Secure full-time permanent employment.
  • Free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

At Monford, our RIPPA values are the cornerstone of our culture and achievements. Resilience fuels continuous growth, Innovation propels technological advancements, Positivity embraces a 'can-do' mindset, Performance ensures efficient delivery and profitability, and being Approachable fosters respect, open communication, and a unified 'One Monford' culture. These values drive our collective journey toward excellence and continued success. If this sounds like you, then please submit your application, including detailed resume and covering letter, via the Apply button.

Monford are proud to offer long-term career path opportunities and those individuals who join us can look forward to an outstanding working environment, market leading remuneration, fantastic employee benefits with discounts from hundreds of leading retailers.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for these opportunities.



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