Senior Contracts Administrator

About DCOH

DCOH, founded in 1987, is a reputable construction and development company active in residential, commercial, hospitality, and real estate sectors. Our proven expertise includes delivering complex projects like the award-winning Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, honored with the 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence. Operating across the Northern Territory and Victoria, we commit to high-quality projects focused on buildability, schedule adherence, and strong onsite execution. Our ethos, 'Building Better', reflects our blend of experience, innovation, and disciplined execution to generate lasting value for clients, partners, and communities.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially focused Senior Contracts Administrator based in Darwin to oversee contract administration, procurement, and cost control functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, exercises sound judgement, and manages multiple priorities effectively to drive commercial success on complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate contract success by administering contracts, procurement, and cost management activities.
• Manage the entire contract lifecycle: tendering, awarding, administration, and closure of main contracts and subcontracts.
• Oversee subcontract packages from preparation and issuance to ongoing compliance management.
• Evaluate and administer subcontract claims including progress payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Assist in preparing and submitting main contract claims ensuring contractual compliance and accuracy.
• Coordinate procurement tasks such as tender documentation, subcontractor engagement, evaluation, and recommendation.
• Track and report on project costs, budgets, forecasts, facilitating cost control and financial insight.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks, escalate issues, and support mitigation efforts.
• Maintain thorough contract records, registers, and supporting documentation.
• Produce commercial reports covering cost tracking, procurement status, and contract performance metrics.
• Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to align project delivery and resolve contractual issues.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, complying with company standards and processes.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related area.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in contracts administration or a similar role within the construction industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract administration, subcontractor management, and procurement workflows.
• Experience managing variations, progress claims, and subcontract packages.
• Strong commercial insight, capable of monitoring costs and financial forecasting.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to liaise across teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in JobPac, Microsoft Office suite, and project management software.
• Ability to assess risk, apply judgement, and seek clarity when necessary.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced conditions while maintaining accuracy and responsibility.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter clearly outlining their qualifications and addressing the specified criteria.