At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead contract management for major civil and energy projects, drafting and negotiating agreements.
- Company: Perth-based contractor focused on impactful infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy in your role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how we do business while mentoring the next generation.
- Qualifications: Extensive contract management experience and a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
From the ground up to the grid — the contracts that hold it together.
Catalpa's project book spans bulk earthworks, concrete and civil packages through to major transmission line and energy works — and it isn't slowing down. We're looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator to take ownership of contract management across that full mix, someone who can draft it, negotiate it, and defend it, while mentoring the team coming up behind them.
This isn't a back-office box-ticking role. You'll be working hand‑in‑glove with our project teams — engineers, project managers and construction managers — as much as you are across the paperwork, shaping commercial terms on multi‑million dollar contracts, sitting in the room for negotiations, and giving our leadership team the strategic read they need to make good calls. If you want your fingerprints on how Catalpa does business — not just how it builds — this is your seat at the table.
What you'll be doing
Drafting and negotiating contracts end-to-end, across civil and energy/transmission projects.
Working closely with project teams — engineers, project managers and construction managers — to keep contracts aligned with what's actually happening on the ground.
Making sure every contract stacks up against company objectives and legal requirements — minimising risk, maximising value.
Leading and mentoring less experienced contracts administrators, building their capability as the team grows.
Feeding into strategic planning around contract management, with real input into how we do business.
Overseeing contract implementation and compliance, and staying close to performance so issues get caught early.
Working with budgets, forecasts and cost controls to protect project profitability.
Spotting opportunities to improve process, lift productivity, and bring better tools and workflows into the function.
Representing Catalpa in negotiations, meetings and client conversations, building relationships that last beyond one project.
What you'll bring
Extensive experience drafting, negotiating and administering contracts, including complex agreements — civil (earthworks, concrete, reinforcement, pours) and/or energy/transmission experience highly regarded.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, law, construction management or similar).
Solid working knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape around contract management.
Leadership and communication skills that land at every level, from site teams to senior stakeholders.
A track record of driving continuous improvement and getting better performance out of contract processes.
About us
We're a Perth-born, nationally‑active civil, energy and transmission contractor with our sights firmly set on the infrastructure that matters. We back our people with real autonomy, real projects, and a seat at the table — plus a competitive, industry‑leading salary package to match the scale of what you'll be delivering.
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Senior Contracts Administrator in Perth employer: Catalpa Group
Catalpa Group is an exceptional employer located in Perth, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Senior Contracts Lead, you'll benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises employee growth through mentorship and professional development opportunities, all while contributing to impactful civil and energy projects that shape the future. With a focus on continuous improvement and alignment with regulatory standards, you’ll find meaningful and rewarding work that makes a difference.
