Contracts Administrator

Searson Buck; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Searson Buck is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to lead commercial performance across tendering, contract negotiation, project delivery and close-out. This senior, hands-on role works with leadership, estimating, operations and project teams to identify risk early, protect margin and capture contractual opportunities.

You will manage tenders, negotiate complex contracts, monitor margins and cash flow, and support project managers with practical commercial advice.

Qualifications

• Commercial management, contracts or quantity surveying experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or industrial services.
• Strong knowledge of contract formation, administration, claims and variations.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
• Working knowledge of the AS 4000 suite and Australian contracting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual reviews of tenders and major opportunities.
• Review and negotiate client, supplier and subcontractor contracts.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risk.
• Provide commercial input into pricing, margins and risk allowances.
• Monitor project margins, forecasts, cost-to-complete and cash flow.
• Oversee claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Manage significant commercial negotiations and disputes.
• Support Project Managers with practical commercial and contractual advice.
• Oversee key supplier and subcontractor commercial arrangements.
• Strengthen commercial processes, reporting and controls.
• Develop commercial capability across project and operational teams.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Construction management degree

Tools

AS 4000

Job description

Seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to lead commercial performance across tendering, contract negotiation, project delivery and close-out.

This is a senior, hands-on role working closely with leadership, estimating, operations and project teams. The focus is on identifying risk early, protecting margin, improving commercial outcomes and ensuring contractual opportunities are captured.

You will bring strong commercial judgement and be comfortable working across tenders, contract negotiations, project forecasting, variations, claims and complex commercial issues.

Key responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual reviews of tenders and major opportunities.
• Review and negotiate client, supplier and subcontractor contracts.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risk.
• Provide commercial input into pricing, margins and risk allowances.
• Monitor project margins, forecasts, cost-to-complete and cash flow.
• Oversee claims, variations, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Manage significant commercial negotiations and disputes.
• Support Project Managers with practical commercial and contractual advice.
• Oversee key supplier and subcontractor commercial arrangements.
• Strengthen commercial processes, reporting and controls.
• Develop commercial capability across project and operational teams.

About you

You will be an experienced commercial professional with:

• Commercial management, contracts or quantity surveying experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or industrial services.
• Strong knowledge of contract formation, administration, claims and variations.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
• Working knowledge of the AS 4000 suite and Australian contracting frameworks.
• Strong understanding of project margins, forecasting, cost-to-complete and cash flow.
• Experience managing variations, claims and contractual disputes.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.The ability to identify commercial risk and turn it into practical action.
• Confidence working with senior management and operational teams.

A relevant qualification in quantity surveying, construction management, engineering, commerce, business or law would be highly regarded.

Additional information

• Large scale infrastructure projects
• NW Tasmania-based
• Above market remuneration