Senior Contract Administrator - Commercial Construction
Immediate Start | Permanent Opportunity | Strong Pipeline of ProjectsNOW Energy is partnering with a well-established and growing commercial construction builder specialising in refurbishment, fit-out and construction projects across the retail, education, hospitality, service station and commercial sectors.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis.
This opportunity would suit an accomplished CA who has developed strong commercial and contractual expertise within a Principal Contractor environment and is comfortable taking ownership of the commercial administration of projects from award through to completion.
About the Role Working closely with Project Managers and the wider delivery team, you will take a senior role in the commercial and contractual management of projects while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
You will be expected to work autonomously, identify commercial risks early and ensure projects are administered effectively to achieve strong financial and delivery outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage construction contracts throughout the full project lifecycle
Take ownership of project commercial and contractual administration
Prepare, review and administer hard dollar / fixed-price contracts
Manage subcontractor tendering, evaluation, negotiation and procurement
Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and scopes of work
Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow
Assess and process subcontractor progress claims
Prepare and manage head contract progress claims
Identify, prepare, negotiate and manage variations
Monitor project costs and identify emerging commercial risks
Manage contractual notices,



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Prepare accurate monthly project and commercial reporting
Assist Project Managers with commercial strategy and decision-making
Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
Support and mentor less experienced Contract Administrators where required
Assist with project close-out, final accounts and commercial handover
About You To be successful, you will ideally have:
6+ years' experience in Contract Administration within commercial construction
Demonstrated experience working for a Principal Contractor
Strong experience administering commercial construction projects from award through to completion
Refurbishment and fit-out experience highly regarded
Experience across retail, education, hospitality or similar commercial sectors advantageous
Solid understanding of hard dollar / fixed-price construction contracts
Proven subcontractor procurement and negotiation experience
Strong knowledge of variations, claims, forecasting and cost control
Ability to identify and manage contractual and commercial risk
Excellent commercial judgement and negotiation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
What's on Offer
Permanent full-time Senior CA position
Immediate start available
Competitive remuneration package based on experience
Strong and established pipeline of projects
Diverse portfolio across retail, education, hospitality, service stations and commercial construction
Opportunity to take genuine ownership of project commercial outcomes
Supportive and experienced management team
Stable, growing construction business
Genuine opportunity for continued career progression
If you're an experienced Senior Contract Administrator looking for your next long-term opportunity with a growing commercial builder, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Contract Administrator - Commercial Construction (New South Wales)
🏢 Now Energy
📍 New South Wales