Senior Contracts Administrator – Utilities

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to drive commercial delivery of long-term utility works across Greater Sydney.

The role focuses on managing head and subcontract agreements, supporting cost control and reporting, and ensuring contract compliance across complex infrastructure projects. Collaboration with project managers and procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contracts administration on infra or utilities projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and construction compliance.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractor relationships.
• Excellent attention to detail in scopes and pricing.
• Solid communication and team-oriented collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage head and subcontract agreements from award to close-out.
• Support cost control, financial reporting, and contract compliance.
• Review scopes of work and prepare variations, extensions of time, and progress claims.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and procurement teams.
• Maintain detailed commercial documentation and assist in dispute resolution.

Skills

Contract administration

Contract law

Construction compliance

Project finance

Multi-project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator - Utilities

Join a progressive infrastructure contractor with deep expertise in the utilities sector and a reputation for delivering high-compliance, high-stakes projects with precision. They’re now looking to appoint a Senior Contracts Administrator to play a key role in the commercial delivery of long-term utility works across Greater Sydney.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage head and subcontract agreements from award to close-out
• Support cost control, financial reporting, and contract compliance
• Review scopes of work and prepare variations, extensions of time, and progress claims
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and procurement teams
• Maintain detailed commercial documentation and assist in dispute resolution as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in a contracts administration role on infrastructure or utilities projects
• Strong knowledge of contract law, construction compliance, and project financials
• Proven ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontractor relationships
• Attention to detail and confidence reviewing technical scopes and pricing
• Solid communication skills and a team-oriented approach