Senior Contract Administrator

About the role

SRG Global is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join its Port Melbourne team and strengthen commercial capability across the business. It is a hands-on role with genuine influence, working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to own contractual and commercial matters across Victorian and South Australian operations, while developing and upskilling the wider project team. The role covers the post-award project lifecycle, including contracts, variations, claims and commercial risks.

Key responsibilities

• Support the commercial and contractual management of SRG Global Utilities projects across VIC and SA
• Manage head contract and subcontract administration, ensuring contractual obligations and notice requirements are met
• Lead variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual issues
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities early and work with Project Managers to address them proactively
• Support the management and resolution of commercial issues, disputes and claims
• Work closely with subcontractors and head contractors so contractual and commercial requirements are understood and managed
• Provide practical commercial guidance to Project Managers, Engineers and delivery teams, and coach and develop Contracts Administrators and project team members
• Maintain attention to detail across contract administration, notices, registers and contractual compliance
• Contribute to procurement and pre-contract activities when required, and support continuous improvement in commercial and contract management

Required profile

• Ideally a qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business or Law
• 3-5 years' experience in a Contracts Administration or commercial role in utilities, construction, engineering or infrastructure
• Strong experience managing head contracts and subcontracts, including variations, claims, EOTs and contractual notices
• Sound understanding of contractual compliance, commercial risk and project financials
• Proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail and ability to coach and mentor junior team members

Required skills

• Contract administration and subcontract management
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities

What we offer

• Mobile and laptop
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Novated leases
• Professional development opportunities
• Tool of trade provided while working on-site
• Career progression opportunities