Senior Contract Administrator

Redpath Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to lead commercial and contractual activities on major large-scale commercial projects. The role involves end-to-end contract administration, procurement oversight, and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure commercial success.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and site team, manage variations and claims, monitor costs and risks, and maintain rigorous contract records to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' commercial construction experience
• Experience with large-scale commercial projects
• Strong procurement and cost management knowledge

Responsibilities

• Managing the full contract administration process across the project
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor packages and agreements
• Managing procurement, subcontractor engagement and commercial negotiations
• Preparing and assessing variations, progress claims, EOTs and other contractual matters
• Managing subcontractor relationships and resolving commercial issues
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks
• Liaising with Project Manager and site team to achieve commercial outcomes
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and contractual records
• Providing commercial advice and reporting to senior project leadership
• Supporting the successful delivery of the project from a commercial and contractual perspective

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Redpath is currently partnered with a reputable Tier 2 head contractor who is seeking an experienced Senor Contract Administrator to assist with the delivery of large-scale commercial projects.

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the commercial and contractual aspects of a major project, working closely with the Project Manager, site team, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

About the Role

As a Senior CA you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual requirements of the project from procurement through to completion. You will play a key role in ensuring the project is delivered commercially and financially, while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full contract administration process across the project
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontractor packages and agreements
• Managing procurement, subcontractor engagement and commercial negotiations
• Preparing and assessing variations, progress claims, EOTs and other contractual matters
• Managing subcontractor relationships and resolving commercial issues
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks
• Working closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure commercial outcomes are achieved
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and contractual records
• Providing commercial advice and reporting to senior project leadership
• Supporting the successful delivery of the project from a commercial and contractual perspective

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 6+ years' commercial construction experience, ideally with a head contractor
• A tertiary degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Building, Construction or equivalent
• Experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects
• Strong experience across procurement, contract administration and project financial management
• Proven capability managing variations, claims, EOTs and subcontractor relationships
• A sound understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk and project controls
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple commercial priorities
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex or similar construction software

Why?

• Join a high-performing project team
• Work on a significant large-scale commercial project
• Take ownership of key commercial outcomes
• Opportunity to progress your career within an established construction business