Senior Contract Administrator

About the Role We are partnering with a highly respected, nationally recognized industrial who is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Contracts Administrator to join their growing delivery team in Sydney. This pivotal role is designed for a senior construction professional who excels at managing the financial and contractual health of complex, high-value build projects primatily in the Industrial space. In addition to driving contract compliance and procurement, the SCA wil act as a key leader within the business-mentoring junior CAs, mitigating risk, and stepping in as interim Project Manager when required. Key Responsibilities The Senior Contracts Administrator, will lead the end-to-end contractual and financial management across major projects: Subcontractor & Head Contract Management: Lead tender evaluations, contract negotiations, awards, variation tracking, extensions of time (EOTs), and progress claims for complex builds. Cost Control & Financial Reporting: Maintain strict budget control, monitor cash flow, provide accurate forecasting, and oversee project cost analysis. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Drive capability across the delivery team by guiding junior Contract Administrators and fostering a culture of high performance. Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Proactively identify and resolve contractual risks, disputes, regulatory requirements, and authority/Green Star compliance. Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients, consultants, subbies, and internal site teams to maintain seamless project delivery. Design & Program Support: Assist with design coordination, value engineering, shop drawings, and maintaining project programs. Key Requirements Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Contracts Administrator within the Australian commercial or industrial construction sector (Design & Construct experience highly regarded). Leadership: Proven ability to mentor junior team members and step up to assist Project Managers on major builds. Technical Skills: Deep understanding of head contracts, subcontract administration, security of payment legislation, and cost planning. Systems Proficiency: Experience using modern construction management and electronic document control systems (e.g., job costing software, document control platforms, site management apps). Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation tactics, sharp analytical skills, robust dispute-resolution capabilities, and strong verbal/written communication. Key Benefits On Offer Career Progression: Step into a senior, influential role with clear pathway visibility into Project Management. Project Diversity: Work on complex, technical, and high-profile developments across the commercial/industrial space. Culture: Join a collaborative, high-performing environment that values quality delivery and team development. How to Apply If you are a driven Senior CA looking to step into a leadership-focused role on major projects, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY to submit your updated resume and cover letter for a confidential discussion. At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.