Contract Administrator - Commercial Construction

Projects are delivered on site but protected on paper.

Key Integrated is a commercial construction company delivering high-quality projects across the health, wellness, retail, education and mixed-use sectors. With a strong pipeline of work ahead, we're looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to take ownership of the commercial side of our projects.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll manage contracts, procurement and project finances from award through to completion. You'll be the commercial backbone of the project team, keeping every job on track for programme, budget and contract.

What you'll do

Contract administration

Administer the head contract under the direction of the Project Manager

Prepare and submit progress claims, variations, EOT claims and contractual notices

Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontractor and supplier agreements

Make sure site teams understand scope, inclusions, exclusions and key obligations

Maintain accurate contract records and registers throughout the project

Financial and commercial

Monitor costs against budget and keep tight financial controls in place

Prepare cost forecasts, cost-to-complete reports and cash flow projections

Assess and certify subcontractor progress claims

Contribute to monthly cost reporting and management financial reviews

Procurement

Prepare subcontract tender packages, scopes of work and pricing schedules

Run tender comparisons and make award recommendations

Negotiate and finalise subcontracts, and manage onboarding and administration

Risk and delivery

Manage claims, variations and disputes promptly and professionally

Identify and mitigate commercial risks to cost and programme

Support value engineering and buildability reviews

Mentor junior CAs and cadets

What you'll bring

Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator in commercial construction

A strong understanding of head contracts and subcontract administration.

High-level commercial and financial acumen

Excellent written communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

An organised, detail-driven approach that holds up under pressure and competing priorities

Why Key Integrated

A strong and secure pipeline of commercial projects

Real ownership and accountability for your projects' commercial outcomes

A supportive, hands-on leadership team

A collaborative culture with no silos and no egos

A clear path to grow your career with an established builder

Attractive Salary Package

If you're a Contracts Administrator looking for your next step, and a better environment to do great work, we'd like to hear from you.

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