Job Details
Senior Contract Administrator
- $180k + 40% Uplift + Super
- Permanent Position
- 2:1 FIFO Roster – Civil Project
The Opportunity
Our client is a reputable company delivering engineering & construction solutions across the infrastructure, resources and energy sectors across Australia.
With a substantial pipeline of work secured and a strong focus on long-term growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join a high-performing project team and play a key role in the successful delivery of major civil and mining projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of contract administration across major civil and mining projects.
- Oversee subcontractor management, procurement, variations, claims and progress payments.
- Review and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with project requirements.
- Support commercial reporting, forecasting and cost control processes.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, clients and subcontractors to drive project outcomes.
- Manage contractual correspondence, notices and risk mitigation strategies.
- Assist with project forecasting, budgets and financial reporting.
- Identify commercial risks and implement effective solutions.
- Ensure project documentation is maintained accurately and efficiently.
- Support the successful delivery of projects safely, on time and within budget.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Contract Administrator within the civil construction or resources sector.
- Strong experience delivering mining, infrastructure, NPI or bulk earthworks projects.
- Previous experience working on Rio Tinto or BHP projects will be highly regarded.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, subcontract management, procurement and commercial reporting.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholders and project teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated, proactive and capable of working autonomously within a fast-paced project environment.
Shortlisting will commence immediately. Click Apply Now or email your resume to catherine@zenithsearch.com.
All communication and your resume will be treated with the strictest confidence and will remain completely private until we have discussed the role and you are comfortable to proceed.
To find out more details on this position or any other opportunities in the construction industry, please call Catherine on 0455 567 323
Catherine McGrory
Manager Construction & Engineering – Western Australia
