Senior Contract Administrator | Geelong | Head Contractor
Building Environs Recruitment – Geelong VIC
6d ago , from Building Environs Recruitment
Competitive senior salary package, aligned with experience and subject to confirmation
Join one of Geelong's largest and busiest commercial builders
Take real ownership of project commercial outcomes
Support and mentor less experienced Contract Administrators
Work directly with experienced project and business leaders
Build a long-term career locally across a strong pipeline of work
What's in it for you?
Competitive senior salary package, aligned with experience and subject to confirmation
Join one of Geelong's largest and busiest commercial builders
Take real ownership of project commercial outcomes
Support and mentor less experienced Contract Administrators
Work directly with experienced project and business leaders
Build a long-term career locally across a strong pipeline of work
The Role
This opportunity is suited to an experienced Senior Contract Administrator who can work independently while helping lift the capability of the wider commercial team.
Alongside managing your own project responsibilities, you will provide guidance, knowledge and practical support to developing Contract Administrators.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing head contract and subcontract administration
Leading procurement and subcontractor negotiations
Preparing scopes of work and letting trade packages
Managing progress claims, variations and contractual correspondence
Overseeing cost reporting, forecasting and project cash flow




Identifying commercial risks and supporting the Project Manager
Mentoring junior and intermediate Contract Administrators
Sharing knowledge and improving consistency across the commercial team
The Builder
Join a well-established and expanding commercial head contractor with around 70 employees and a robust presence throughout Geelong and surrounding areas.
The business delivers a steady volume of local commercial construction projects and continues to grow its project teams and capabilities.
This appointment will play an important role in strengthening the commercial function while supporting the next generation of Contract Administrators.
Are you suitable?
This role will suit a Senior Contract Administrator who can take ownership from day one and enjoys helping others develop.
You are likely to have:
Strong experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
The ability to manage procurement, contracts, claims and project financials independently
Experience delivering projects from commencement through to final account
Confidence mentoring junior and intermediate team membersStrong commercial judgement and contractual knowledge
Clear communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams
A practical, collaborative and solutions focused approach
A preference to build your career in Geelong rather than commute to Melbourne
Take commercial ownership across varied construction projects
Mentor developing CAs and influence how the team operates
Start ASAP!
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📌 Senior Contract Administrator | Geelong | Head Contractor (Victoria)
🏢 Building Environs Recruitment
📍 Victoria