Senior Contract Administrator

  • Posted13 March 2026
  • Salary$180-200k + Super
  • LocationPerth
  • Job type Permanent
  • Sectors CGC Cover Construction
  • Reference4018338

Job description

Summary

A highly respected tier 2 commercial builder with a strong presence in the WA market is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their team. With a strong pipeline of work secured across a range of sectors, this role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale commercial construction projects within a well-established and professionally run business.

This position will suit a high-performing Senior Contract Administrator who enjoys taking ownership of the commercial delivery of projects and working closely with experienced Project Managers and site teams.

The Role - Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take a lead role in the commercial and contractual management of projects from procurement through to final accounts.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing procurement and subcontract letting across major trade packages
  • Preparing scopes of work and managing tender processes
  • Negotiating subcontract agreements and managing contractual obligations
  • Assessing and processing subcontractor progress claims and variations
  • Managing project cost reporting, forecasting and financial tracking
  • Administering head contract requirements and managing project risk
  • Working closely with the site team to resolve commercial and contractual matters
  • Driving project outcomes to ensure budget and programme targets are achieved
About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:
  • 7+ years’ experience working as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
  • Proven experience working on major commercial building projects
  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
  • Experience managing large subcontract packages and project cost reporting
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
The Opportunity
  • Work with a highly regarded commercial builder delivering quality projects
  • Join a stable and experienced project delivery team
  • Strong pipeline of upcoming work across Perth
  • Senior leadership exposure and project responsibility
  • Salary package of $180k – $200k + Super depending on experience
How To Apply

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