Senior Contract Administrator

Morson Edge (Australia); Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real project exposure

Close team

Career growth potential

Job summary

Morson Edge (Australia) in Sydney seeks a senior construction commercial professional to lead subcontractor contract administration on complex D&C and ECI projects.

You will manage head contracts, coordinate with trades, prepare packages, and ensure cost control and compliance with contract law. This role offers direct involvement in a growing portfolio and strong long-term career potential.

Qualifications

• Senior contract and commercial management experience on built-form projects.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractor and trade administration on medium to large projects.
• Familiarity with contract law principles and construction acts/regulations.
• A clear, collaborative communicator.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to drive outcomes independently.
• A strong appreciation for systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end subcontractor contract administration.
• Cost and head contract management.
• Establishing management plans aligned with contract risks and opportunities.
• Preparing subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, and procurement schedules across multiple trades.
• Managing progress claims and variations.
• Applying a working understanding of construction practices, sequencing, and value-driven delivery.
• Cost and project reporting via Jobpac and Payapps — training provided on the systems.

Skills

Senior contract mgmt

Subcontract admin

Project leadership

Industry degree

Contract law familiarity

Clear communicator

Self-motivated

Systems & processes

Education

Industry-relevant degree

Job description

• Real project exposure — Work across complex D&C and ECI projects, not just standard built form.
• A close team — We run a maximum of four to six active projects at a time, so you'll have direct involvement, not a seat in a machine.
• A business on the way up — A growing portfolio and the long-term career potential that comes with it.

Benefits

• Real project exposure — Work across complex D&C and ECI projects, not just standard built form.
• A close team — We run a maximum of four to six active projects at a time, so you'll have direct involvement, not a seat in a machine.
• A business on the way up — A growing portfolio and the long-term career potential that comes with it.

Skills & Experience Require

• Senior construction/building contract and commercial management experience, including head and subcontract administration
• Proven ability to lead subcontractor and trade administration on medium to large built form projects
• Industry-relevant degree qualification
• Familiarity with Contract Law principles and construction-specific Acts, codes, and regulations
• A clear, collaborative communicator
• Self-motivated, with the ability to drive outcomes independently
• A strong appreciation for systems and processes

The Opportunity

You'll work alongside an experienced commercial leadership team, providing end-to-end subcontractor contract administration, including but not limited to:

• Cost and head contract management
• Establishing management plans aligned with contract risks and opportunities
• Preparing subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, and procurement schedules across multiple trades
• Managing progress claims and variations
• Applying a working understanding of construction practices, sequencing, and value-driven delivery
• Cost and project reporting via Jobpac and Payapps — training provided on the systems