Senior Contract Administrator

Hindmarsh; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive staff discounts

Birthday gifts

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Hindmarsh, Adelaide's leading builder and developer, is hiring a Senior Contracts Administrator to drive procurement, contract administration and project financials across major projects. You will lead tendering, subcontractor engagement, and trade package management, while ensuring contractual compliance and risk management throughout procurement to completion.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in commercial construction, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and experience with CHEOPS and

Qualifications

• 6+ years' commercial construction experience, ideally with a head contractor.
• Experience managing procurement, contract administration and project financials.
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and construction-related legislation.
• Experience managing variations, claims and subcontractor relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex and similar construction software.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities including tendering, subcontractor engagement and trade package management.
• Manage head contract and subcontract administration throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, cashflow and cost reporting.
• Assess, price and administer variations and claims.
• Prepare progress claims and support extension of time processes.
• Manage commercial risk and ensure contractual compliance.
• Provide commercial guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor Contract Administrators, Cadets and emerging commercial professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract administration

Financials management

Contract law

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Hindmarsh is one of Australia's leading builders and developers, with a proven track record of delivering more than $4 billion in completed projects. Our diverse business spans construction, property development, retirement living, capital management and parking services, allowing us to create places where communities can thrive.

Our success is built on quality, integrity, innovation and teamwork. We foster a culture of collaboration, approachable leadership and professional growth, where people are valued for who they are and empowered to make a meaningful contribution.

At Hindmarsh, you'll be part of a business with strong foundations, diverse career opportunities and a genuine commitment to helping our people succeed.

Build more than projects. Build Your Future.

The Opportunity: Senior Contracts Administrator Adelaide

Take the lead on exciting projects and accelerate your career with one of Australia's most respected builders.

With new project commencing in South Australia, Hindmarsh is seeking experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our growing team.

At Hindmarsh, Senior Contract Administrators reports to the Project Manager and play a key leadership role within the project team, driving commercial outcomes, managing risk and supporting successful project delivery from procurement through to completion.

You will:

• Leading procurement activities including tendering, subcontractor engagement and trade package management
• Managing head contract and subcontract administration throughout project delivery
• Monitoring project financial performance, forecasting, cashflow and cost reporting
• Assessing, pricing and administering variations and claims
• Preparing progress claims and supporting extension of time processes
• Managing commercial risk and ensuring contractual compliance
• Providing commercial guidance to project teams and stakeholders
• Mentoring Contract Administrators, Cadets and emerging commercial professionals
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Supporting project reporting and contributing to commercial project outcomes

About you

This role is ideally suited to someone with:

• 6+ years' commercial construction experience, ideally within a head contractor environment
• Experience managing procurement, contract administration and project financials
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and construction-related legislation
• Experience managing variations, claims and subcontractor relationships
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex and similar construction software

Why Hindmarsh?

• exclusive staff discounts at over 400+ retailers
• a special birthday gifts each year
• access to ongoing training and development opportunities
• flexible working arrangements
• a comprehensive employee wellbeing program