Senior Contracts Administrator

SIMPEC Pty Ltd is a diversified services provider headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, specialising in construction and asset management within the energy, infrastructure, and resources industries. Joining SIMPEC is joining an organisation that is serious about investing in our most important asset, our PEOPLE. With a short, yet proud history of hard work, accomplishment, and success, SIMPEC is an excellent choice for talented personnel seeking a rewarding career, with genuine opportunities to advance.

As a result of our ongoing success and company growth SIMPEC has an opportunity for a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our expanding team in a permanent position. The role will be based in our corporate office with regular site day visits and also potential for interstate travel

What will your average day look like?

• Leading the financial and contractual management of assigned projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and project requirements
• Administering and maintain project financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, forecasting, subcontract claim reviews, and revenue tracking.
• Ensure timely and accurate issuance of all relevant contractual notices in compliance with project requirements.
• Develop, review, and negotiate contract variations, extensions of time, and other claims. *
• Manage and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, supply & consultancy agreements, monitoring performance, variations, and claims.
• Conduct reviews to identify and implement strategies to minimise commercial risks and improve project performance.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice and support to project and tender teams, helping to secure new contracts and ensure the successful delivery of ongoing projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including clients, subcontractors and suppliers understanding their expectations and addressing concerns proactively.
• Initiate, review, and oversee contract closures, ensuring smooth handover and closeout of all contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with finance, project control, and procurement teams, promoting best practices and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Regularly develop and analyse commercial reports, providing insights to enhance project outcomes.

The competencies we seek for this role are:

• Full Australian working rights.
• Construction Card
• Available for regular site day visits and sporadic interstate travel, when required
• Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial or senior contracts administration role, preferably within construction or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract administration and management, with a strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to construction contracts and procurement.
• Proven ability to prepare, administer, and review correspondence on contractual and commercial matters, with excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Experience in negotiating and managing construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and supplier contracts to protect company interests and ensure long-term business sustainability.
• Strong financial management skills within project-based environments, including budgeting, cost control, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and solve problems effectively to support project and business profitability.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with the ability to mentor and collaborate with other managers and teams.
• Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software, with PRONTO experience desirable.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a company with an excellent work culture that fosters supportive teamwork and career development.

At SIMPEC we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and pride ourselves on leading positively as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to continuing to build upon the inclusivity in our workplace and ensuring that collectively, we as a team, are a diverse representation of the communities in which we operate. We recognise that diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, religion, Veterans and defence service and many other aspects of your identity and experience, and strongly encourage all to apply.