Senior Contract Administrator

ConsultANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: AUD 150K–180K + Super

Permanent full-time position based in悉

Ownership of commercial and contract管理

Strong long-term career prospects

Job summary

ConsultANZ in Sydney is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to support contract administration, commercial operations, and project delivery across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

Join a well-established construction company with strong pipeline of work, offering permanent full-time employment and ownership of commercial and contractual management on high‑profile projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and commercial administration of live construction projects.
• Review, negotiate, and administer client contracts; identify risks and prepare departure tables.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients for favorable outcomes.
• Prepare and assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Manage contractual aspects of project delays and advise on entitlements.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate variations and contractual claims.
• Draft and manage contractual correspondence per contract requirements.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to Project Managers and State Managers.
• Process progress payment claims and ensure contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and contribute to reporting and risk management.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

EOT claims

Variations management

Progress payments

Attention to detail

Risk management

Legal knowledge

Education

QS/Construction Mgmt/Law degree

Job description

ConsultANZ is looking for Senior Contract Administrator for a well-established construction company based in Sydney. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Commercial Manager, supporting contract administration, commercial operations, and project delivery across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the contractual and commercial administration of live construction projects.
• Review, negotiate, and administer client contracts, identifying commercial risks and preparing contract departure tables where required.
• Lead contract negotiations with clients to achieve commercially favorable outcomes.
• Prepare and assess Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Manage contractual aspects of project delays and provide advice on contractual entitlements.
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate variations and contractual claims.
• Draft and manage contractual correspondence in accordance with contract requirements.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to Project Managers and State Managers throughout project delivery.
• Process progress payment claims and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual matters.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and contribute to commercial reporting and risk management.

Requirements:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in Contract Administration, Quantity Surveying, or Commercial Management within the construction industry.
• Strong experience managing live construction projects from a contractual and commercial perspective.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and communicate effectively with clients.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration, variations, EOTs, payment claims, and contractual claims.
• Experience reviewing contracts, identifying commercial risks, and preparing contract departure tables.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Legal or contract-related training will be highly regarded.
• Previous experience working for a large subcontractor is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Salary: $150K–$180K + Super (depending on experience).
• Permanent full-time position based in Sydney.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of high‑profile construction projects.
• Join a well‑established business with a strong pipeline of work and excellent long‑term career prospects.