Senior Contracts Administrator

Take a leading role in the commercial success of NRW’s civil projects.

Following recent project awards, NRW Civil & Mining is seeking experienced Senior Contracts Administrators to join our project delivery teams. You will manage contracts, commercial risk and subcontractor outcomes across significant civil projects within a collaborative, high-performing environment.

• Managing project commercial and contractual functions
• Administering head contracts, progress claims, variations and contractual correspondence
• Monitoring costs, forecasts and month-end financial performance
• Identifying commercial risks and supporting practical mitigation strategies
• Preparing and issuing RFQs to subcontractors and suppliers
• Leading commercial evaluations, negotiations and contract preparation
• Managing subcontractor engagement and contractual performance
• Preparing monthly commercial reports for senior leaders
• Supporting the development of contracts administration team members
• Ensuring NRW’s commercial policies and procedures are consistently applied

To be considered, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Proven contracts administration experience within civil construction
• Experience managing head contracts and subcontract agreements
• Strong knowledge of claims, variations, cost control, forecasting and month-end reporting
• Experience in subcontractor procurement and commercial negotiations
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to identify contractual risk
• An understanding of earthmoving plant and equipment
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills

• Excellent remuneration, conditions and benefits
• Long-term employment supported by a strong pipeline of civil projects
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted private health insurance
• Salary sacrifice options
• Discounts across more than 450 retailers, including groceries, entertainment, fuel and technology

NRW Civil & Mining is one of Australia’s leading contractors across the resources and infrastructure sectors. With more than 30 years of industry experience, our success is built on strong partnerships with our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

NRW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports diversity in our workforce. Applicants from all sectors of the community, including women and Indigenous Australians, are encouraged to apply.

Bring your commercial expertise to a high-performing NRW project team. Apply now.