Senior Contracts Administrator – Pathway to Contracts Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join a well-established construction business, working across major projects with a genuine pathway into a Contracts Manager position .

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious SCA who is ready to take on greater commercial responsibility, work closely with senior project leadership and develop the skills required to progress into a Contracts Manager role.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Contracts Administrator , you will take ownership of key commercial and contractual responsibilities across your project, working closely with the Senior Project Manager and broader project team.

You will be involved across the full project lifecycle, from procurement and subcontractor management through to variations, cost control, contractual administration and project completion.

With the support of experienced leadership, the role offers a clear progression pathway into Contracts Management for the right person.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage the full subcontract lifecycle , from tendering and procurement through to letting, administration, payment and finalisation.
- Assist with the management of the head contract , ensuring contractual obligations and requirements are effectively managed.
- Oversee subcontractor performance and commercial relationships.
- Assist with cost management, financial reporting and forecasting .




- Maintain accurate commercial records, documentation and reporting.
- Support project planning, programming and commercial forecasting .
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Take increasing ownership of the project's commercial function with the longer-term goal of progressing into Contracts Manager .

ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have:

- Robust experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator within New Build construction.
- A solid understanding of construction contracts, procurement and subcontract administration.
- Experience managing variations, claims, EOTs and commercial risk.
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership qualities and an interest in mentoring and developing junior CAs .
- Ambition to progress into a Contracts Manager position .

WHAT'S ON OFFER

- Clear pathway into Contracts Management
- Opportunity to take on increasing commercial responsibility.
- Long-term career progression within an established construction business.
- Competitive salary package based on experience.

If you're a Senior Contracts Administrator looking for your next challenge and want a genuine pathway into Contracts Management, reach out to Simon Whiteside on 0429 556 871 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 Senior Contracts Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 Buildability Group
📍 Sydney