" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Contracts Administrator | Lower North Shore\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20702\"\u003e Commercial/Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20703\"\u003e Commercial/Contracts \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20704\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20705\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproachable, hands-on leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive team and positive culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal opportunities to grow your career\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e McConnell Dowell is looking for an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Contracts Administrator\u003c/strong\u003e to join our NSW team and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project on Sydney\u0026rsquo;s Lower North Shore.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is an opportunity to take ownership of commercial outcomes, contribute to a growing project team and build your career with a hands-on business that values collaboration, initiative and strong commercial capability.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy join McConnell Dowell?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake your mark on a new project and take ownership of your commercial outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a growing NSW business with a strong infrastructure pipeline and opportunities to grow with it.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork alongside approachable, hands-on leaders who value collaboration, initiative and open communication.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of a genuinely supportive team with a down-to-earth culture and a shared focus on getting the job done.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild your career in an environment where good ideas are heard, relationships matter and commercial capability is valued.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the project\u0026rsquo;s commercial leadership, you will take responsibility for the financial and contractual management of your assigned area, protecting commercial outcomes while building strong relationships across the project team and subcontractor network.\u003cbr\u003e Your responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging subcontract procurement, negotiations, variations, claims and contract close-out.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitoring project costs, financial reporting, risks and commercial opportunities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring head contract and subcontract obligations are understood and managed.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting and mentoring other contract administration personnel.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking closely with project and commercial leaders to drive effective commercial outcomes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You are an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator with sound commercial judgement, strong negotiation skills and the confidence to take ownership of your work.\u003cbr\u003e You will bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least five years\u0026rsquo; experience in construction or infrastructure contract administration.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience managing subcontractor claims, variations and procurement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial acumen, analytical skills and the ability to resolve contractual issues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA relevant tertiary qualification or substantial industry experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you\u0026rsquo;re looking for a role where your commercial expertise will make a genuine difference, and where you can contribute to a business with ambitious growth plans, we\u0026rsquo;d like to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMcConnell Dowell \u0026ndash; Creative Construction \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our purpose is\u0026nbsp;Providing a Better Life.\u0026nbsp;We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSo, join us, be you, and help us create better together\u003c/strong\u003e. Apply now!\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities \u0026amp; cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\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=\"930998\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "