Senior Contract Administrator — 12-Month Project, $15M

JV Recruitment Pty; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JV Recruitment Pty in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator for a 12-month engagement with a salary of $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience. The role is based in Glen Waverley, with a strong view to permanence after the initial term.

Your first major assignment involves the commercial ownership of a $15M multi-storey retail development in Ringwood. You will lead procurement, negotiate terms, manage variations and payments, and support a growing project pipeline.

Formación

• Proven track record as Senior Contract Administrator, Senior Contract Manager, or Junior Project Manager within Australian commercial construction.
• Experience managing major commercial developments (multi-storey with basements and structural packages is a plus).
• Proven expertise in subcontractor procurement, contract negotiation, and end-to-end financial/progress claim management.
• Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation capabilities with keen commercial acumen.
• Deep understanding of head contracts, subcontract agreements, security of payment legislation, and Australian construction standards.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with subcontractors, site management and clients.
• High-level proficiency in construction financial software and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee end-to-end contract administration and commercial management for projects up to $15M+.
• Procure, negotiate, and finalise subcontractor agreements, trade packages and supply contracts.
• Assess, process and certify progress claims, variations and subcontractor payments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trade contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, cost-to-complete reporting, cash flow projections and financial variations.
• Identify commercial risks, scope gaps and potential cost overruns early.
• Transition to broader portfolio projects as the business grows.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting, cost tracking and progress claims for stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Contract administration

Contract management

Financial management

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Australian standards

Educación

Construction management degree

Quantity surveying degree

Herramientas

Excel

Construction financial software

Descripción del empleo

JV Recruitment Pty in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator for a 12-month engagement with a salary of $120,000–$150,000 depending on experience. The role is based in Glen Waverley, with a strong view to permanence after the initial term.

Your first major assignment involves the commercial ownership of a $15M multi-storey retail development in Ringwood. You will lead procurement, negotiate terms, manage variations and payments, and support a growing project pipeline.