Key Responsibilities

Client & Head Contract Management

- Review, negotiate, and administer head contracts with builders, developers, and clients
- Identify contractual, commercial, and operational risks prior to project commencement
- Negotiate contract terms, variations, extensions of time, and commercial outcomes
- Work closely with Directors and Project Managers during tender and contract award stages
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project deliverables
- Manage client correspondence relating to contractual and commercial matters
- Assist in dispute resolution and negotiation where required

Commercial Management

- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, margins, and cost control
- Prepare and manage progress claims, variations, delay claims, and payment schedules
- Track project financial performance and identify commercial risks/opportunities
- Support profitability through solid commercial oversight

Subcontractor & Supplier Agreements

- Prepare, review, and administer subcontract agreements and supplier purchase orders
- Coordinate procurement of subcontractors, plant, materials, and services
- Assess subcontractor scopes, pricing, and compliance documentation
- Manage subcontractor claims and payment processes

Project Support & Administration

- Maintain project registers including RFIs, variations, notices, and correspondence
- Support Project Managers with project delivery and contractual administration
- Ensure all project documentation is accurate and maintained
- Assist with programme tracking and reporting requirements

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure projects comply with contractual, legal, and company requirements
- Support WHS and environmental compliance documentation
- Maintain strong record keeping and document control processes

Skills & Experience

Essential





- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Contract Administration within construction, demolition, civil, or related industries
- Strong experience negotiating contracts with builders and developers
- Excellent understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk, and project delivery
- Experience managing variations, claims, EOTs, and commercial negotiations
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- High-level organisational and problem-solving ability

Desirable

- Experience within demolition, remediation, asbestos, or civil construction
- Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or similar
- Experience with project management and construction software systems

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will:

- Be commercially sharp and confident in negotiations
- Take ownership and accountability
- Thrive in fast-paced project environments
- Have strong attention to detail
- Be proactive and solutions-focused
- Build strong relationships with clients, builders, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Operate with professionalism and urgency

What We Offer

- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business
- Diverse, high-profile demolition and civil projects
- Strong team culture with direct access to leadership
- Long-term career growth opportunities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Successful negotiation of favourable contract terms
- Effective management of contractual risk
- Timely preparation and management of claims and variations
- Accuracy of project commercial reporting
- Maintenance of subcontractor and supplier agreements
- Contribution to project profitability and cash flow
- Positive client and stakeholder relationships

📌 Contracts Administrator (Loganholme)
🏢 Abyss Demolition Pty
📍 Loganholme