Contract Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator – Construction
Location: Perth, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity:

We are partnering with an established construction business in Perth to recruit an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute construction professional to take ownership of contract administration across a range of projects, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and senior leadership. Our client offers a collaborative working environment, a strong pipeline of projects and the opportunity to play a key role in successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full contract administration lifecycle, from procurement and subcontractor engagement through to project completion.
• Prepare, review and negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
• Assess and manage progress claims, variations, extensions of time (EOTs) and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and contract awards.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget and contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to junior team members where required.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

• Proven experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator or an experienced Contracts Administrator ready to step up.
• A strong background in the Australian construction industry - ideally across commercial, residential, fit-out or infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes and contract administration.
• Experience managing variations, progress claims, EOTs and subcontractor agreements.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks and protect project profitability.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline are advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
• A strong pipeline of current and upcoming projects.
• Opportunity to work with an established and reputable construction business.
• Supportive management and a collaborative team environment.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and make a genuine commercial impact.

Apply Now:

If you're an experienced Contracts Administrator looking to take the next step in your career, or a Senior Contracts Administrator seeking a new challenge in Perth's construction market, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Megan McAvoy @ Core Talent

#SCR-megan-mcavoy

Consultant

[email protected]

Reference number: BH-28617
Profession:ConstructionOther

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 28th Oct, 2026