Senior Contracts Administrator

CPB Contractors is Australias leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group we are proud to be constructing Australias future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients. We hire for careers not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery across all key sectors of the construction industry including roads and bridges rail tunnelling defence airports buildings and resources providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

Your opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Contracts Administrator to join our project team based near Ararat Victoria. Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager you will play a pivotal role in the successful commercial delivery of a major project by managing subcontractor and supplier contracts overseeing project financial administration supporting procurement activities and contributing to commercial reporting and risk management. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially smart professional who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional project outcomes.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager the Senior Contracts Administrator will sit within the project team and be accountable for:

• Manage the administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financial administration including cost tracking forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate and manage site office administration requirements.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing and reviewing monthly project reports including progress programme and cost performance data.
• Assist with the identification evaluation preparation and submission of contract variations and claims.
• Provide support in resolving contractual issues and interpreting contract requirements.
• Ensure progress claims and contract payments are prepared submitted and received within required timeframes.
• Proactively identify and implement measures to minimise commercial risks and avoid disputes.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate financial and commercial reporting.
• Develop and manage work priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed deadlines.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement innovation and operational excellence within the project team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients subcontractors suppliers and internal stakeholders

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Relevant tertiary qualification diploma TAFE qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in contracts administration project controls commercial management or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of contract law relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret and apply contractual obligations.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples women the LGBTQIA community mature workers Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Were always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

Applications close

28 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time