Senior Contracts Administrator – Construction

Location: Perth, WA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity:

We are partnering with an established construction business in Perth to recruit an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute construction professional to take ownership of contract administration across a range of projects, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and senior leadership. Our client offers a collaborative working environment, a strong pipeline of projects and the chance to play a key role in successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the full contract administration lifecycle, from procurement and subcontractor engagement through to project completion.
- Prepare, review and negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
- Assess and manage progress claims, variations, extensions of time (EOTs) and contractual correspondence.
- Monitor project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance.
- Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
- Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and contract awards.
- Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contractual requirements.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures.




- Provide commercial guidance and support to junior team members where required.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

- Proven experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator or an experienced Contracts Administrator ready to step up.
- A robust background in the Australian construction industry - ideally across commercial, residential, fit-out or infrastructure projects.
- Sound knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes and contract administration.
- Experience managing variations, progress claims, EOTs and subcontractor agreements.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks and protect project profitability.
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline are advantageous.

What's on Offer?

- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- A strong pipeline of current and upcoming projects.
- Prospect to work with an established and reputable construction business.
- Supportive management and a collaborative team environment.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take ownership of projects and make a genuine commercial impact.

📌 Contract Administrator (Western Australia)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Western Australia