Senior Contract Administrator (Adelaide)

About the Role Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years we have created thriving places around the globe. With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry‑leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it’s important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long‑term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions. We are currently seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join and support the delivery of our major pipeline of work in the Adelaide region. Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage cost and contractual matters to ensure project costs, revenues, claims, variations, and supplier agreements are properly managed.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
- Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of both head and sub‑contracts.
- Manage procurement of major trade packages.
- Prepare cost forecasts, monitor financial status, and prepare cash flow statements.
- Undertake monthly progress claim reporting, and presentations to internal stakeholders.
- Manage project finalisation activities including financial and defects close out, and completion documentation. Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in the construction industry, working for a main contractor, with experience on commercial and/or residential projects.
- Proven track‑record managing contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance.
- Understanding of legal and commercial issues surrounding construction contracts.
- Proven ability managing procurement and tender processes.
- High‑level financial knowledge to manage budgets and monitor costs. Benefits
- Health & Well‑being program, including well‑being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.
- Work flexibility and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive family support advantages, including 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
- Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities.
- Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing. Equal Employment Opportunity At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment, and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under‑represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender. Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rvmij