Senior Contract Administrator

Kapitol has been ranked #1 in Hubexo | Asia Pacific‘s 2026 Construction League Report, which benchmarks Australia’s top 50 builders by total value of projects across the past year. In 2025, we commenced 17 projects with a combined value of more than $3.5B. Not only is this achievement Kapitol's first time entering the top 10, but the number one ranking also demonstrates our significant growth across multiple sectors.  

Kapitol Group is one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction companies, transforming the industry through innovation, technology, and a commitment to excellence. We’re driven by our core values Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven, and Customer-Centric - and we’re seeking expressions of interest for talented Senior Contract Administrators and Contract Administrators to join our high-performing team.

Why Kapitol Group

• Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.
• Innovative Work: Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.
• Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.
• Recognition & Impact: Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.
• Inclusive work place: We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25.

 What you’ll do

• Drive and manage the subcontract procurement processes, including tendering, scope review and commercial negotiations where required
• Manage the administration of subcontract agreements in alignment with Kapitol governance and project requirements
• Assist with progress claims, variations and financial administration across project stages
• Prepare or contribute to monthly commercial reporting, forecasting with Project Managers and Senior Contracts Managers
• Monitor head contract obligations, notices and commercial correspondence
• Support continuous improvement of commercial systems and reporting processes
• Support our Graduates and Cadets in their learning journey

Who you are

• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator in commercial construction (Tier 1 / Tier 2 experience highly regarded).
• Strong understanding of head contract and subcontract conditions, procurement, variations, progress claims and commercial governance.
• Experience managing high-volume contract administration in fast-paced project environments.
• Excellent financial acumen – confident managing forecasts, cost plans, budgets and commercial reporting.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Proficiency with construction management systems (Jobpac, Procore, Aconex or similar).
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field.

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employee. 2024-25. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

We only accept direct applications for this role. Unsolicited submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.