Senior Contract Administrator

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

Job summary

ConsultANZ is looking for a 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.

You will manage contractual and commercial administration on live projects, negotiate contracts, prepare EOTs, variations, and claims, and provide support to

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in contract administration or related roles within construction.
• Strong ability to negotiate contracts and manage client relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of contracts, variations, EOTs, payment claims, and claims.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Legal or contract-related training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in QS/CM/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.