With over 100 years of history, our client is more than just a builder — they are a leader in innovation, safety and sustainability.

• National footprint – delivering projects in every major state and territory.
• $1 billion+ annual turnover – large-scale, high-profile projects across health, education, defence, commercial and infrastructure.
• Technology driven – early adopters of BIM, digital engineering, and sustainable construction practices.
• Award-winning delivery – consistently recognised for project excellence by the MBA and AIB.
• People-first culture – strong focus on collaboration, safety, wellbeing and professional development.

When joining this company you become part of a team that is driven by challenge and built with pride.
  
The Role – Senior Contract Administrator (2IC to commercial project lead) 
You will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a $250M Educational project by managing the contractual and financial aspects from start to finish a a project based near Liverpool.  You will join an established team, most of whom have worked together for some years and boast strong administration and engineering capability. 
  
Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and administering head contracts and subcontract agreements
• Managing procurement, variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and risk management frameworks
• Providing accurate cost reporting, forecasting and commercial advice to the Project Manager and wider team
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and internal stakeholders
• Supporting dispute resolution and negotiation to achieve fair, timely outcomes

About You

• Proven experience as a SR Contract Administrator within tier one or two sector on projects is excess of $100M
• Solid knowledge of Australian Standard forms of contract (AS2124, AS4000, GC21 etc.)
• Strong financial acumen and reporting skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or relocated discipline

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 national contractor on complex and high-profile projects
• Professional growth – career pathways into commercial project lead roles
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience ($180K - $220K 
• 5 year pipeline with strong tender pipeline
• A workplace that values innovation, respect, and sustainability

If you meet the above criteria and would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your application below or contact Carmel Jones, Associate Director, on 0428 433 876 or via email at [email protected]