The Company

A reputable Tier 2 Melbourne builder, renowned for delivering high-quality design and construct (D&C) projects, is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to step into a Commercial Lead role.

This position is ideal for an experienced professional looking to take ownership of industrial refurbishment projects, working closely with the delivery team to ensure commercial success from tender through to completion.

With a strong pipeline of work and a collaborative culture, this builder offers long-term career growth and the opportunity to lead high-impact projects within the industrial sector.

The Candidate

• Must have extensive knowledge of contract law, procurement processes, and contract administration specific to construction and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience administering D&C contracts, including AS 4000 and other Australian Standard contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage cost forecasting, variations, claims, and progress payments.
• Skilled in tender preparation, negotiation, and contract execution with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ability to assess, mitigate, and manage contractual risk across project lifecycles.
• Solid understanding of heavy refurbishment and live environment construction constraints and methodologies.
• Familiarity with services upgrade works, including coordination of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) scopes.
• Proficiency in using industry software (e.g., Cheops, Jobpac, Aconex, Procore, or similar project management and cost control platforms).
• Strong working knowledge of construction timelines, milestones, and cost-to-complete methodologies.

Project Experience

• Minimum 5 + years' experience as a Contract Administrator
• Demonstrated history of working on large-scale refurbishments in commercial, healthcare, education, or industrial sectors
• Experience managing complex service upgrades within operational buildings and tight site constraints
• Successful track record of administering multi-million-dollar D&C contracts from tender through to project handover
• Experience liaising with project managers, superintendents, consultants, and client-side stakeholders to ensure contract compliance and project alignment
• Exposure to value engineering, buildability reviews, and cost-saving initiatives during pre-construction and delivery phases

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected] or call Sean directly on 0468 334 391 for more information about this role.