Senior Contract Administrator - Commercial Construction

Immediate Start | Permanent Opportunity | Strong Pipeline of Projects

NOW Energy is partnering with a well-established and growing commercial construction builder specialising in refurbishment, fit-out and construction projects across the retail, education, hospitality, service station and commercial sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of upcoming projects, we are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their high-performing team on a permanent basis.

This opportunity would suit an accomplished CA who has developed strong commercial and contractual expertise within a Principal Contractor environment and is comfortable taking ownership of the commercial administration of projects from award through to completion.

About the Role Working closely with Project Managers and the wider delivery team, you will take a senior role in the commercial and contractual management of projects while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

You will be expected to work autonomously, identify commercial risks early and ensure projects are administered effectively to achieve strong financial and delivery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction contracts throughout the full project lifecycle
• Take ownership of project commercial and contractual administration
• Prepare, review and administer hard dollar / fixed-price contracts
• Manage subcontractor tendering, evaluation, negotiation and procurement
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and scopes of work
• Manage project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and cash flow
• Assess and process subcontractor progress claims
• Prepare and manage head contract progress claims
• Identify, prepare, negotiate and manage variations
• Monitor project costs and identify emerging commercial risks
• Manage contractual notices, extensions of time and other contractual requirements
• Prepare accurate monthly project and commercial reporting
• Assist Project Managers with commercial strategy and decision-making
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Support and mentor less experienced Contract Administrators where required
• Assist with project close-out, final accounts and commercial handover

About You To be successful, you will ideally have:

• 6+ years' experience in Contract Administration within commercial construction
• Demonstrated experience working for a Principal Contractor
• Strong experience administering commercial construction projects from award through to completion
• Refurbishment and fit-out experience highly regarded
• Experience across retail, education, hospitality or similar commercial sectors advantageous
• Strong understanding of hard dollar / fixed-price construction contracts
• Proven subcontractor procurement and negotiation experience
• Strong knowledge of variations, claims, forecasting and cost control
• Ability to identify and manage contractual and commercial risk
• Excellent commercial judgement and negotiation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time Senior CA position
• Immediate start available
• Competitive remuneration package based on experience
• Strong and established pipeline of projects
• Diverse portfolio across retail, education, hospitality, service stations and commercial construction
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of project commercial outcomes
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Stable, growing construction business
• Genuine opportunity for continued career progression

If you're an experienced Senior Contract Administrator looking for your next long-term opportunity with a growing commercial builder, we'd like to hear from you.
Interviews are currently underway. Apply now for a confidential discussion.