Senior Contracts Administrator
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