Senior Contracts Administrator Civil Infrastructure | Trenchless Technology
Specialist civil contractor delivering underground infrastructure projects using trenchless technologies and conventional civil construction methods. We deliver works for Western Power and are known for our strong safety culture and high-quality project delivery.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to support our project teams across multiple civil infrastructure projects.
The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage contracts from procurement through to close-out, providing commercial and procurement support to Project Managers and site teams throughout project execution.
This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple projects and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, negotiate and administer subcontracts, variations and claims
* Support negotiation and execution of head contract and subcontract variations
* Manage contract correspondence, notices and claims assessment
* Prepare monthly project valuations, cost reports and forecasts
* Monitor and analyse project costs and commercial performance
* Build and maintain strong client, subcontractor and internal relationships
* Ensure effective implementation and compliance with contract requirements
* Mentor and support junior Contracts Administrators
About You
* Proven experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator in civil construction
* Strong exposure to complex contracts, ideally on projects valued at $30m+
* Solid understanding of construction contracts and claims management
* Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
* Clear, confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
What We Offer
* Permanent, full-time position
* Competitive salary package
* Supportive management and mentoring
* Safety-focused and collaborative culture
* Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects