CareerPlan

Senior Contracts Administrator

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Lead commercial role on high-value workplace fit-out projects, owning contracts, procurement, and financial control from tender to final account while coaching a team of Contracts Administrators.

Role type

Senior IC Contracts Administrator (Construction/Commercial)

Builds

Workplace fit-out projects for commercial clients

Domain

Construction / Workplace Design / Commercial Management

Required skills

Australian Standard contract administration (AS4000, AS4901, AS4902, AS4903), claims and variations management, trade procurement and subcontractor negotiation, cash flow forecasting, cost control, site documentation, stakeholder reporting, team coaching

Preferred skills

Experience mentoring or leading others, confidence reading architectural and engineering drawings, ERP system proficiency

Technologies

AS4000, AS4901, AS4902, AS4903, SBW contracts, ERP systems, Excel

Responsibilities

Administer and manage D&C, lump sum, and cost-plus contracts; manage claims, variations, delays, and extensions of time; oversee trade procurement and subcontractor selection; prepare and evaluate progress claims and invoices; forecast cash flow and budgets; ensure compliance with BCA, NCC, WHS, and ISO standards; attend site regularly to document defects and manage rectifications; run PCG agendas and weekly reporting; lead, coach, and onboard state Contracts Administrators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities