Foundation recruitment has partnered with a well‑established national construction contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Contract Administrator for a major Defence infrastructure project based in Darwin .
This is a senior commercial role offering exposure to complex head contracts and subcontract packages on a high‑profile, long‑term project. You’ll work closely with the Project Manager and commercial leadership team, taking ownership of contract administration, financial control, and commercial risk management across the project lifecycle
The Role
As Senior Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end contract administration of the project, including head contract and trade packages, while providing guidance and oversight to contract administration staff on site.
Key responsibilities include:
- Administration and management of head contracts and subcontract agreements in line with contractual terms and statutory requirements
- Leading subcontract procurement, including trade package preparation, tender evaluation, negotiations, and contract execution
- Managing variations, progress claims, delay claims, and contractual correspondence
- Monitoring cost control, cash flow, value recovery, and commercial performance
- Preparing and reviewing monthly forecasts, cost reports, and commercial risk assessments
- Ensuring all contractual notices are issued accurately and within required timeframes
- Liaising with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and legal advisers as required
About You
You are a commercially astute construction professional with strong contract administration experience on large, complex projects, ideally within building or infrastructure environments. Defence project experience is advantageous but not essential.
You will bring:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in the construction industry, including at least 5 years as a Contract Administrator on major projects
- Strong working knowledge of contract law, contract administration, and commercial risk management
- Proven experience administering head contracts and subcontract packages
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, forecasts, cost‑to‑complete, and cash flow
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
If you are a Senior Contract Administrator
looking to step into a key commercial role on a landmark Defence project in the Northern Territory, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Jo Morrison
on 0405 867 171
for a confidential discussion.
