Senior Contract Administrator: Education Project Delivery

Everi Pty; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two paid days off each year

Community2Day volunteering days

16 weeks parental leave for primarycar

Employee Assistance Program

$250 wellbeing reimbursement annual

Long service leave after seven years

Job summary

Icon Group in Canberra seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the commercial management of a major education project in Strathnairn, ACT. You will own procurement, contracts, cost management and reporting, partnering with project teams to deliver value and mitigate risk.

The role offers ownership of the commercial function within a high-profile education project and a path for career progression within Icon Group's ACT business.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial construction projects with Tier 1, Tier 2 or mid-tier contractors.
• Experience managing procurement, subcontractor packages and project financials.
• Strong commercial acumen and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a high-performing team.
• Qualifications in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in education/government/community infrastructure is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end contract administration across the project lifecycle
• Leading subcontractor procurement and package management
• Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements
• Managing variations, progress claims and cost forecasting
• Driving project budgets, reporting and financial performance
• Working closely with project and site teams to achieve strong commercial outcomes
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risk
• Building productive relationships with subcontractors, consultants and key stakeholders
• Providing commercial guidance and support throughout project delivery

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Subcontract management

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Icon Group in Canberra seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to lead the commercial management of a major education project in Strathnairn, ACT. You will own procurement, contracts, cost management and reporting, partnering with project teams to deliver value and mitigate risk.

The role offers ownership of the commercial function within a high-profile education project and a path for career progression within Icon Group's ACT business.