Senior Contract Administrator

Overview

Manage contracts, procurement, and project delivery for major construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• claims management
• contract administration
• procurement management
• forecast reporting
• notice management
• team leadership

Tasks

As A Senior Contract Administrator, you’re the one keeping the engine humming, the planner, the protector, the commercial expert. You’ll run point on contracts, costs and procurement, making sure every deal, variation and detail is spot on. At Cobild, we back you to lead, negotiate, and make things happen. Cobild is expanding the team and looking for a Senior Contract Administrator to support a major project launching in 2026. You’ll work closely with experienced project teams to manage contracts, procurement, and project delivery from start to finish. -Managing claims, payments, variations, and supplier orders. -Owning all Head Contract obligations (dates, delays, variations – you know the drill). -Keeping reports and forecasts tight, accurate, and on time. -Driving subcontractor and consultant procurement, from tender to sign-off. -Setting up notices, protecting time and dollars, and keeping us sharp. -Empowering and guiding a team of a Contract Administrator, Project Coordinator, and Graduate to achieve operational excellence and project success. -Building bulletproof relationships with clients, superintendents and collaborators.

Requirements

• contract administration
• 5+ years
• tech savvy
• communicator
• relationship builder
• hands‑on

What You Bring

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who wants to take the next step in their career into a Senior Contract Administrator position or Project Manager pathway building capability, responsibility, and exposure across diverse, high-value projects. -You’ve got 5+ years’ Contract Administration experience. -You connect fast, and value relationships. -Confident communicator (emails, calls, meetings, not afraid to pick up the phone). -You’re tech savvy and embrace new systems to more work more efficient.

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Benefits

We believe in the idea that Fun is Energy. A happy team is a strong team, and having fun gives us the fuel we need to go the extra mile. Your task, if you choose to accept it, is to make someone smile or LOL every single day. -Wellbeing days and an appreciation day for your Workaversarries. -Annual L&D budget to keep levelling up, $2k per annum on whatever you’d like to upskill. -Long-term recognition, because legends deserve more than a high-five.

About Cobild

-Founded with a focus on delivering innovative construction solutions. -Specializes in a range of sectors, including residential and commercial developments. -Built a reputation for excellence in the delivery of high-end, complex projects. -Handles projects from small-scale builds to large, intricate developments. -Projects span across various Australian cities, often with a focus on urban regeneration. -Known for attention to detail and commitment to delivering on time and within budget. -Dedicated to fostering strong relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors. -Recognized for expertise in managing both high-rise and low-rise construction. -Consistently demonstrates adaptability and capacity to meet market demands.

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