Contracts Administrator

Careerone Partner Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Careerone Partner Network in Sydney, NSW seeks a senior Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual management for major civil and piling projects. You will review, negotiate and manage contract terms, administer claims, and ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality obligations while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, contract negotiation capability, and collaboration with project teams to protect the company’s commercial

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in civil engineering or construction (piling experience preferred)
• Strong experience in contract administration, claims, and negotiations
• Sound understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and manage contract terms and conditions during pre-contract and delivery phases
• Brief project teams on contractual obligations prior to commencement
• Manage contractual claims, including variations and extensions of time, in line with contract notice requirements
• Ensure all commercial commitments are met, including insurances, bank guarantees, and compliance documentation
• Coordinate contract execution, approvals, and close-out
• Support negotiations with clients where contractual changes arise
• Attend tender handover, pre-start, and close-out meetings
• Monitor ongoing contract performance, issues, and change management
• Provide guidance and support to project managers on contractual matters
• Promote continuous improvement in contracting practices and procedures
• Protect and enhance the company’s commercial position across projects
• Maintain and develop relationships with government and private sector clients
• Monitor competitive contract terms and recommend improvements
• Support repeat business and long-term client relationships
• Ensure full compliance with WHS, environmental, and quality systems
• Promote safe work practices and continuous improvement
• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and system improvement opportunities

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead the commercial and contractual management of major civil and piling projects across NSW.

Reporting to the Director, this role is responsible for ensuring contracts are commercially sound, risks are managed, claims are administered effectively, and all contractual, safety, environmental, and quality obligations are met.

This is a senior role requiring strong commercial judgement, contract negotiation capability, and the ability to work closely with project, estimation, and site teams to protect the company’s commercial position while maintaining strong client relationships.

1. Key ResponsibilitiesReview, negotiate, and manage contract terms and conditions during pre-contract and delivery phases
2. Brief project teams on contractual obligations prior to commencement
3. Manage contractual claims, including variations and extensions of time, in line with contract notice requirements
4. Ensure all commercial commitments are met, including insurances, bank guarantees, and compliance documentation
5. Coordinate contract execution, approvals, and close-out
6. Support negotiations with clients where contractual changes arise
7. Attend tender handover, pre-start, and close-out meetings
8. Monitor ongoing contract performance, issues, and change management
9. Provide guidance and support to project managers on contractual matters
10. Promote continuous improvement in contracting practices and procedures
11. Commercial & Client FocusProtect and enhance the company’s commercial position across projects
12. Maintain and develop relationships with government and private sector clients
13. Monitor competitive contract terms and recommend improvements
14. Support repeat business and long-term client relationships
15. Health, Safety, Environment & QualityEnsure full compliance with WHS, environmental, and quality systems
16. Promote safe work practices and continuous improvement
17. Identify and report hazards, incidents, and system improvement opportunities

About YouYou are a commercially focused construction professional with strong experience managing contracts in a civil or piling environment.

You will bring:

1. 3 years’ experience in civil engineering or construction (piling experience preferred)
2. Strong experience in contract administration, claims, and negotiations
3. Sound understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards
4. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
5. Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
6. High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
7. Strong organisational and communication skills
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
9. A practical, solutions-focused commercial mindset
10. What We OfferSenior role within a high-performing civil construction business
11. Exposure to major government and private sector projects
12. Opportunity to influence commercial outcomes across a $100M+ turnover organisation
13. Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience