Senior Contract Administrator

Hindmarsh; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at retailers

Flex Days & additional leave

Birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Diverse range of sectors and projects

Job summary

Hindmarsh in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to take a leading commercial role on a major high-rise residential project.

You will lead procurement, subcontractor and head contract management, manage cashflow and variations, and provide commercial guidance to the project team.

Join a collaborative national contractor that supports career development with training, wellbeing initiatives and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' proven commercial construction experience.
• Experience on large-scale/high-rise projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract admin, variations and claims.
• Familiarity with contract law principles and construction legislation.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience mentoring commercial team members.
• Experience using CHEOPS or Aconex.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, including tendering, assessment and negotiation of major subcontract packages
• Managing head contract and subcontract administration throughout project delivery
• Managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and subcontractor claims
• Forecasting and reporting on project financial performance, including cashflow, costs and commercial risk
• Monitoring project costs against budget and identifying risks and opportunities
• Providing commercial advice and guidance to the Project Manager and wider project team
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Leading commercial and variation review processes
• Supporting project close-out, including financial completion and finalisation of subcontract accounts
• Mentoring and supporting Contract Administrators and Cadets within the project team

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Variations & claims

Commercial reporting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

CHEOPS/Aconex

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

With continued growth across our South Australian business, Hindmarsh is looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Adelaide team and take a leading commercial role on a major high-rise residential project.

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of the commercial performance of a complex project, working closely with the Project Manager and Site Manager while being supported by an experienced leadership team.

As a Senior Contracts Administrator at Hindmarsh, you will lead procurement, subcontractor and head contract management, manage commercial risk and provide commercial guidance to the wider project team.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading procurement, including tendering, assessment and negotiation of major subcontract packages
• Managing head contract and subcontract administration throughout project delivery
• Managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and subcontractor claims
• Forecasting and reporting on project financial performance, including cashflow, costs and commercial risk
• Monitoring project costs against budget and identifying risks and opportunities
• Providing commercial advice and guidance to the Project Manager and wider project team
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Leading commercial and variation review processes
• Supporting project close-out, including financial completion and finalisation of subcontract accounts
• Mentoring and supporting Contract Administrators and Cadets within the project team

We are looking for team members who have:

• 5+ years' proven commercial construction experience, ideally within a head contractor environment
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects, with high-rise residential experience highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, variations, claims and commercial reporting
• Familiarity with contract law principles and relevant construction legislation
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Experience mentoring or supporting developing commercial team members
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex or similar construction software

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh.

At Hindmarsh, you'll join a business known for delivering quality projects and developing great people. We combine the strength and stability of a national contractor with a collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised and your career development is genuinely supported.

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work
• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of sectors and projects
• A clear pathway for career growth within a growing business

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, work on challenging projects and build a long-term career with a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Please reach out to our internal recruitment team directly to have a chat about how Hindmarsh can support your career goals.