Senior Contracts Administrator — Construction Projects

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

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