Senior Contract Administrator

Icon Construction; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two paid days off

Parental leave 16 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Social and sporting events

Wellbeing reimbursement

Long service leave after seven years

Job summary

Icon Construction is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator for a major Strathnairn education project in the ACT. You will own the commercial management from procurement through final accounts, working with project delivery teams, consultants and subcontractors to drive outcomes.

You will bring proven tiered-contractor experience, strong contract knowledge and stakeholder management, and the ability to lead procurement and package management within a collaborative project team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial construction projects within Tier 1, Tier 2, or mid-tier contractors.
• Proven procurement, subcontractor packages, and project financial management.
• Strong contract knowledge and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract administration across the project lifecycle.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and package management.
• Negotiate and administer subcontract agreements.
• Manage variations, progress claims and cost forecasting.
• Drive project budgets, reporting and financial performance.
• Collaborate with project and site teams for commercial outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risk.
• Build productive relationships with subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Provide commercial guidance throughout project delivery.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Why Icon?
At Icon, we don't just build projects. We create places that shape communities and leave a lasting legacy.

As one of Australia's largest construction providers, the Icon Group delivers some of the country's most significant health, education, residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. With over 800 employees across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, we're backed by Kajima Corporation, one of the world's leading construction companies, giving our people the stability of a global business with the culture of a local team.

We're currently seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join our ACT business on the delivery of a major education project in Strathnairn, ACT.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a project that will directly support one of Canberra's fastest-growing communities. Working alongside an experienced project team, you'll have genuine ownership of the commercial function while contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on local families and future generations.

The Opportunity As Senior Contract Administrator, you'll be a key member of the project leadership team, taking ownership of the commercial management of the project from procurement through to final accounts. You'll work closely with project delivery teams, consultants and subcontractors to drive commercial outcomes, manage risk and ensure the successful delivery of this important education project.

We're looking for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, solving problems and being actively involved in the decisions that keep projects moving forward.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing end-to-end contract administration across the project lifecycle
• Leading subcontractor procurement and package management
• Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements
• Managing variations, progress claims and cost forecasting
• Driving project budgets, reporting and financial performance
• Working closely with project and site teams to achieve strong commercial outcomes
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risk
• Building productive relationships with subcontractors, consultants and key stakeholders
• Providing commercial guidance and support throughout project delivery

About You

You are an experienced Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

You'll bring:

• Experience delivering commercial construction projects within Tier 1, Tier 2 or a reputable mid-tier contractor
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement, subcontractor packages and project financials
• Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a high-performing team environment
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Education, government, community infrastructure or large-scale building project experience will be highly regarded.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Join a respected and growing ACT business with a strong future pipeline
• Play a key role in delivering a landmark education project for the Canberra community
• Work with an experienced and supportive project team
• Enjoy genuine career progression opportunities across the wider Icon Group
• Be part of a culture that values collaboration, accountability and continuous development

Benefits and perks:

• Two paid days off each year to support work life balance plus two Community2Day volunteering days
• Sixteen weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and two weeks for secondary carers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Regular social and sporting events that help our teams stay connected
• A $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Long service leave eligibility after seven years across all states and territories