Senior Contracts Administrator - Tier 2 Contractor

Amida Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment in Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join a leading Tier 2 builder. You will manage commercial and contractual aspects of high-value projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.

The role focuses on procurement, head contract and subcontract management, variations, and robust financial reporting. You will mentor the commercial team and drive risk management, cash flow oversight, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a main contractor environment.
• Strong experience in project-based contract and financial administration on major building developments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, variations, claims and commercial reporting.
• Proficient in contract management with the ability to resolve contractual issues independently.
• Self-motivated, resilient and collaborative team player.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex or similar construction software.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Client and Project Team to achieve project outcomes
• Managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and subcontractor claims
• Mentor and coach the Commercial Team
• Lead the project procurement strategy and processes
• Oversee project cost management including Head and Subcontract variation management
• Manage Head Contract and Subcontractor progress claims
• Manage cash flow at both Head and Subcontract levels
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports
• Forecasting and reporting on project financial performance, including cashflow, costs and commercial risk

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Subcontract management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Work with a leading Tier 2 Contractor delivering high-value projects in Canberra Support and lead commercial functions across complex building developments Excellent long-term career development and supportive team environment Exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator (or Contracts Manager) to join a leading Tier 2 builder delivering major projects across Canberra.

A well-established and respected Tier 2 Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join their Canberra team. You will play a key role in the commercial and contractual management of high-value projects, working closely with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure successful delivery.

This role will suit someone with extensive experience in project-based contract and financial administration within the building sector, who enjoys a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will lead procurement, subcontractor and head contract management, manage commercial risk and provide commercial guidance to the wider project team.

Years of Experience: 5 years +

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with the Client and Project Team to achieve project outcomes
• Managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and subcontractor claims
• Mentor and coach the Commercial Team
• Lead the project procurement strategy and processes
• Oversee project cost management including Head and Subcontract variation management
• Manage Head Contract and Subcontractor progress claims
• Manage cash flow at both Head and Subcontract levels
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports
• Forecasting and reporting on project financial performance, including cashflow, costs and commercial risk

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a main contractor environment
• Strong experience in project-based contract and financial administration on major building developments
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, variations, claims and commercial reporting
• Proficient in contract management with the ability to resolve contractual issues independently
• Self-motivated, resilient and collaborative team player
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex or similar construction software

This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.