Contract Administrator for Large-Scale Construction Projects

Wolf Group Enterprise; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf Group Enterprise in Melbourne is seeking a contract administrator to draft, review and manage head contracts, subcontract packages and supply agreements across commercial and residential projects. The role focuses on variations, time extensions and ensuring auditable contract records.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of contract administration experience, with a strong grasp of contract principles, risk and compliance, and proficiency in contract management systems.

Qualifications

• At least 3-year experience in contract administration.
• Experience drafting, reviewing contracts, and managing contract variations end to end.
• Sound knowledge of contract principles, commercial risk and compliance obligations.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer contracts across our commercial residential and mixed-use projects.
• Prepare, assess and process contract variations, extensions of time and change orders.
• Establish and maintain a contract register and document control system.
• Work with Project Managers, site teams, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors to administer contractual requirements.
• Identify, assess and escalate contractual, commercial and compliance risks, and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier contract performance, monitor work orders and report on variations, delays and other contractual issues.
• Respond to contractual enquiries, coordinate issues resolution and resolve disputes.
• Manage contract administration throughout the end‑of‑contract cycle, including renewal tracking, templates, clauses and filing requirements.
• Prepare and review contract‑related submissions, reports and records, and analyse contract data to monitor performance.
• Provide contract administration guidance and training to project, site and business development teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Document management systems

Contract management software

Job description

Wolf Group Enterprise in Melbourne is seeking a contract administrator to draft, review and manage head contracts, subcontract packages and supply agreements across commercial and residential projects. The role focuses on variations, time extensions and ensuring auditable contract records.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of contract administration experience, with a strong grasp of contract principles, risk and compliance, and proficiency in contract management systems.