Senior Contracts Administrator

CPB Contractors; Ararat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Company-funded salary continuance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator for a project near Ararat, Victoria. You will manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, oversee financial administration, and support procurement and commercial reporting within a fast-paced project team.

You will liaise with project stakeholders, review variations, and implement measures to minimise commercial risk while delivering high-quality, on-schedule outcomes for the client and partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience in contracts administration, project controls, commercial management, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of contract law, relevant legislation, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and apply contractual obligations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financial administration, including cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Coordinate and manage site office administration requirements.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing and reviewing monthly project reports, including progress, programme, and cost performance data.
• Assist with the identification, evaluation, preparation, and submission of contract variations and claims.
• Provide support in resolving contractual issues and interpreting contract requirements.
• Ensure progress claims and contract payments are prepared, submitted, and received within required timeframes.
• Proactively identify and implement measures to minimise commercial risks and avoid disputes.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate financial and commercial reporting.
• Develop and manage work priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed deadlines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the project team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Skills

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification/diploma/TAFE

Job description

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients. We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings, and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Contracts Administrator to join our project team based near Ararat, Victoria. Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful commercial delivery of a major project by managing subcontractor and supplier contracts, overseeing project financial administration, supporting procurement activities, and contributing to commercial reporting and risk management. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially smart professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Senior Contracts Administrator will sit within the project team and be accountable for:

• Manage the administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financial administration, including cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
• Coordinate and manage site office administration requirements.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing and reviewing monthly project reports, including progress, programme, and cost performance data.
• Assist with the identification, evaluation, preparation, and submission of contract variations and claims.
• Provide support in resolving contractual issues and interpreting contract requirements.
• Ensure progress claims and contract payments are prepared, submitted, and received within required timeframes.
• Proactively identify and implement measures to minimise commercial risks and avoid disputes.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate financial and commercial reporting.
• Develop and manage work priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed deadlines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the project team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Our Minimum Requirements For This Role Are

• Relevant tertiary qualification, diploma, TAFE qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience in contracts administration, project controls, commercial management, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of contract law, relevant legislation, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and apply contractual obligations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Benefits

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.