Senior Contracts Administrator (Building Construction)

PERSOL; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is partnering with a well-established construction organisation to recruit a Senior Contracts Administrator in Adelaide. You will be responsible for subcontract procurement, contract preparation, and administering project documentation across medium to large-scale builds.

The role focuses on cost monitoring, variation handling, and providing commercial advice to project teams. You will manage subcontractor relationships, mitigate commercial risk, and support forecasting and reporting to

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration and commercial management within construction.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages on medium to large-scale projects.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and administration
• Prepare, review, and administer contracts and project documentation
• Monitor project costs, variations, claims, and payment processes
• Support project teams with commercial and contractual advice
• Manage subcontractor relationships and contractual obligations
• Identify and mitigate commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with forecasting, reporting, and financial performance monitoring

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator (Building Construction)

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected organisation with a strong presence in the construction industry. Due to continued growth and a healthy pipeline of projects, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join their team.

This role will play a key part in the commercial management and successful delivery of significant construction projects, working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.

About the role:

• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiation, and administration
• Prepare, review, and administer contracts and project documentation
• Monitor project costs, variations, claims, and payment processes
• Support project teams with commercial and contractual advice
• Manage subcontractor relationships and contractual obligations
• Identify and mitigate commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with forecasting, reporting, and financial performance monitoring

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management principles
• Experience managing subcontractor packages on medium to large-scale projects
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced project environment
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.

You will also be rewarded with a competitive salary dependent upon experience and on- going commitment to professional development and advancement.