Job Description
Senior Contract Administrator - Commercial Construction
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Immediate Start | Permanent Opportunity | Strong Pipeline of Projects
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You will be expected to work autonomously, identify commercial risks early and ensure projects are administered effectively to achieve strong financial and delivery outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
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Manage construction contracts throughout the full project lifecycle
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Take ownership of project commercial and contractual administration
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Prepare, review and administer hard dollar / fixed-price contracts
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Manage subcontractor tendering, evaluation, negotiation and procurement
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Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and scopes of work
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Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow
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Assess and process subcontractor progress claims
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Prepare and manage head contract progress claims
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Identify, prepare, negotiate and manage variations
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Monitor project costs and identify emerging commercial risks
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Manage contractual notices,



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