Civil Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator
Mascot, NSW
$140,000 - $160,000 & Super

Core Talent are proud to be partnerhing with a national civil contractor to recruit for an experienced Contracts Administrator, to support the delivery of utilities and civil infrastructure projects.
This role is responsible for managing the full project lifecycle from a commercial and contractual perspective, ensuring projects are compliant, well-controlled, and financially successful.

Key Responsibilities:
Contract Administration

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts (GC21, AS4000, AS2124, NEC4 or similar)
• Manage variations, EOTs, claims, and contractual correspondence
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and client requirements
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract and supplier agreements
• Maintain contract registers and project documentation

Commercial Management

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting
• Assess subcontractor claims and prepare head contract claims
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage final accounts and project close-out
• Assist in maintaining strong project cashflow

Procurement

• Prepare subcontract scopes aligned with project requirements
• Manage tender processes, evaluations, and negotiations
• Recommend subcontractor awards in line with budgets
• Build and maintain supplier and subcontractor relationships

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain RFIs, variation logs, and document control systems
• Prepare monthly reports and commercial updates
• Ensure access to current project documentation

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and authorities
• Manage commercial communications including variations and claims
• Ensure alignment with contractual frameworks

Leadership & Support

• Provide commercial guidance to project teams
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Contribute to improving commercial systems and processes

About You:

• 5+ years’ experience in contract administration within civil construction
• Experience across civil, utilities, or water infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of GC21, AS4000, AS2124, NEC4 contracts
• Proven ability managing large-scale projects
• Strong financial and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and contractual understanding
• Relevant qualification in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or similar (preferred)

Please apply to be shortlisted for consideration or email your resume to Megan Thomas at Core Talent for more information - [email protected]

Consultant

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Reference number: BH-25697
Profession:CivilOther

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 8th Apr, 2026