Senior Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction

Talented Personnel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Vehicle allowance

Phone allowance

Laptop provided

RDOs and permanent full-time

Exposure to major projects & data-cent

Immediate start

Job summary

Talented Personnel in Melbourne seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to lead commercial contracting on major projects across electrical, hydraulics, security and technology, with values up to $150M. You will manage head contracts, subcontracts, variations and payments, monitor budgets, and drive process improvements using AI and digital tools, working with leadership and finance teams.

Immediate start for the right candidate, with a competitive salary and allowances including vehicle, phone and

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of contract administration experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standard contracts and Security of Payment legislation.
• Experience with progress claims, variations, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong Excel, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in AI and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage head contracts, subcontracts, variations and contractual notices.
• Prepare progress claims, payment schedules and manage subcontractor payments.
• Monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and cash flow.
• Manage bank guarantees, retentions and contractual compliance.
• Oversee subcontractor administration and material forecasting.
• Improve commercial systems and processes using AI and technology.

Skills

Contract administration

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

AI interest

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator to join a growing construction group, managing major projects valued between $30M and $150M across electrical, hydraulics, security and technology. With a growing focus on the data centre market, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of commercial performance across large-scale projects while working closely with senior leadership, construction and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage head contracts, subcontracts, variations and contractual notices.
• Prepare progress claims, payment schedules and manage subcontractor payments.
• Monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts and cash flow.
• Manage bank guarantees, retentions and contractual compliance.
• Oversee subcontractor administration and material forecasting.
• Improve commercial systems and processes using AI and technology.

About You

• 5–7+ years' Contract Administration experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standard contracts and Security of Payment legislation.
• Experience with progress claims, variations, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong Excel, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An interest in AI and process improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Vehicle allowance, phone allowance and laptop.
• RDOs and permanent, full-time employment.
• Exposure to major projects and the growing data centre sector.
• Immediate start for the right candidate.

Location

Fairfield head office, with regular site visits across Melbourne's northern and western suburbs.