Senior Contract Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

ConsultANZ is seeking 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 contracts, negotiate with clients, prepare EOTs and variations, and provide commercial guidance to Project Managers and State Managers while

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in Contract Administration, QS or Commercial Management in construction.
• Strong negotiation and client-facing communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of contracts, EOTs, variations and payment claims.
• Experience reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and commercial administration of live construction projects.
• Review, negotiate, and administer client contracts and identify commercial risks.
• Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Prepare and assess EOT claims, variations, and contractual claims.
• Draft and manage contractual correspondence and provide support to PMs and State Managers.
• Process progress payment claims and ensure contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, consultants and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Contract administration

Education

Degree in 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.