" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Contract Administrator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19887\"\u003e Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19888\"\u003e Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19889\"\u003e Private \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19890\"\u003e All Melbourne VIC \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eMajor $150M Melbourne development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablished Tier 2 builder in growth phase\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Strong long-term career progression\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur client is an established \u003cstrong\u003eTier 2 builder\u003c/strong\u003e with a strong track record delivering major construction projects across Australia.\u003cbr\u003e They are currently \u003cstrong\u003egrowing their Melbourne office\u003c/strong\u003e, backed by a strong project pipeline and ambitious plans for the Victorian market. This presents a great opportunity to join the business during an exciting period of growth and play a key role within their expanding Melbourne team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThey are now looking to appoint an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Contract Administrator\u003c/strong\u003e to work on a major \u003cstrong\u003e$150 million development\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Senior Contract Administrator, you will take commercial ownership of significant trade packages across the full project lifecycle, from \u003cstrong\u003eprocurement and subcontractor appointment through construction, variations, claims and final account\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKey responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging major trade packages from procurement through to completion\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing tender packages, scopes and subcontractor comparisons\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiating and letting subcontract packages\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging progress claims, variations and contractual correspondence\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCost reporting, forecasting and maintaining project budgets\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying and managing commercial and contractual risks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging subcontractor performance and commercial outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving packages through final account and close-out\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting junior commercial team members where required\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJob Requirements:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo be considered for the role, you will ideally have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5+ years\u0027 experience as a Contract Administrator / Senior Contract Administrator\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience working with a recognised \u003cstrong\u003eTier 1 or Tier 2 builder\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject experience on developments valued at \u003cstrong\u003e$100 million+\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeally, experience across \u003cstrong\u003eapartments, hotels, student accommodation or similar large-scale developments\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience managing packages \u003cstrong\u003efrom procurement through to completion\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of construction contracts and subcontract administration\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent commercial, negotiation and cost-management skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong forecasting and reporting capabilities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to independently manage multiple significant packages\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant construction, quantity surveying or engineering qualifications\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin an established Tier 2 builder during a major period of \u003cstrong\u003egrowth in Melbourne\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork on a significant \u003cstrong\u003e$150 million development\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent opportunity to establish yourself within a growing Victorian team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake ownership of major packages from procurement through to final account\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong pipeline of upcoming Melbourne projects\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine long-term career progression as the business continues to grow\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary package based on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4474814\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "