Senior Contract Administrator

ConsultANZ Civil Engineering, Construction, Surveying Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultANZ is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator for a permanent role based in Sydney. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager to support contract administration, commercial operations, and project delivery across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

Responsibilities include managing live project contracts, negotiating with clients, handling EOTs and variations, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Contract Administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Contract Law

Commercial Reporting

Attention to Detail

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Engineering

Law

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.
• 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.