Senior Contracts Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator

Full-Time 82800 - 101200 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage complex contracts for a major rail project and collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Company: Leading engineering and construction firm focused on sustainable infrastructure.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Diverse workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in transport and infrastructure.
  • Qualifications: Degree in quantity surveying or construction management with 7+ years of experience.

The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.

About The Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure.

It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

About The Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure.

It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Take responsibility for complex commercial packages on a major rail program at Ormeau.

Working with project leadership and the supply chain, you will connect procurement, contract administration and cost forecasting to support delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Your Responsibilities
  • Evaluate tender submissions, negotiate commercial terms and prepare award recommendations.
  • Administer subcontract correspondence, notices, payment schedules, progress claims and final accounts.
  • Maintain head-contract registers and prepare upstream correspondence, claims and variations.
  • Review cash flow, cost-to-complete and forecasts to explain project commercial performance.
  • Maintain evidence for change management and claims, identifying risks and helping prevent disputes.
  • Provide clear commercial advice to clients, suppliers, subcontractors and delivery teams.

Requirements Skills, Education And Requirements

  • A degree in quantity surveying, construction management or a comparable tertiary discipline.
  • At least seven years in commercial roles within a large organisation, preferably construction or major infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of construction law and contractual mechanisms.
  • Practical experience in procurement, subcontract administration, claims, variations, cost control and final accounts.
  • Sound analytical judgement, negotiation and problem solving.
  • Effective written and verbal communication across project and supply chain teams.

Benefits Why Join?

  • Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.
  • Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.
  • Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.
  • Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.
  • Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

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Senior Contracts Administrator employer: Multicultural Consulting Services Pty

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Contact Details:

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Contracts Administrator

Commercial Negotiation
Contract Administration
Cost Forecasting
Tender Evaluation
Subcontract Management
Change Management
Risk Identification