CareerPlan

Contract Administrator / Senior Contract Administrator

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryContract$135k–$180k2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13

Core

Managing procurement, subcontract administration, cost control, and commercial outcomes for major construction projects.

Role type

Senior IC contract administrator (construction)

Builds

Large-scale commercial construction projects

Domain

Construction

Required skills

Contract administration, procurement, tendering, negotiation, cost control, commercial forecasting, risk management, claims assessment, construction management systems

Preferred skills

Mentoring junior commercial staff, managing major packages

Technologies

Construction management systems

Responsibilities

Managing procurement, tendering and negotiation of subcontract packages; Managing subcontract and head contract administration; Assessing progress claims, variations, EOTs and subcontractor claims; Monitoring project costs, budgets, cashflow and commercial risk; Preparing accurate commercial forecasts and project reporting; Identifying commercial risks and opportunities; Providing commercial advice to the Project Manager; Managing subcontractor account finalisation and project close-out; Mentoring and supporting CAs and Cadets (Senior level)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC