Senior Contract Administrator

Job Description

About the Company \n

Capstone are partnered with a well-established commercial builder with a strong reputation across the education, aged care, institutional, sports and commercial sectors. With a track record spanning over a decade, this business delivers projects ranging from $5 million to $40 million and are currently seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join the team on a permanent basis.

About the Role \n

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join the team on site, delivering two significant projects: a $26 million school build in Kew and a $24 million aged care project in Hampton. This is an opportunity to take ownership of contract administration on complex, high value builds within a supportive and well-resourced project team. You will also have the support of a Junior Contract Administrator on both projects.

Key Responsibilities \n

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• Manage the full contract administration function across subcontractor procurement, negotiation and engagement
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• Prepare and assess progress claims, variations and payment schedules
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• Monitor project costs, budgets and reporting in line with company systems
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• Liaise closely with the Project Manager and site team to support project delivery
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• Maintain accurate records and documentation across Payapps, Jobpac, Procore and Hammertech
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• Support the resolution of contractual matters and manage risk throughout the project lifecycle
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About You \n

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• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator within the commercial construction sector
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• Experience on projects of a similar scale ($15 million plus) highly regarded
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• Background in education, health, aged care or institutional projects a strong advantage
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• Confident using construction management software such as Jobpac, Procore, Payapps and Hammertech
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with subcontractors and internal stakeholders
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• Computer literate, organised and comfortable working autonomously on site
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What's on Offer \n

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• A genuine and well supported career path from CA to PM or Contracts Manager.
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• A senior leadership team who are hands on, approachable and invested in your development
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• Structured training and mentoring for Contract Administrators
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• Family friendly policies
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• Two days of paid mental health leave annually
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• A stable, growing business with a strong pipeline of upcoming work
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