Senior Contract Administrator - Data Centre

We are a highly Supportive company.

Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australia’s fastest-growing design and construct enterprises, we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter, safer, more agile building solutions, a diverse portfolio including data centres, commercial, residential and education projects, and an award-winning workplace culture.

Our team is an Authentic group of professionals.

With a healthy and growing pipeline of work, we are looking for talented and driven Contract Administrators or Senior Contract Administrator to join new stages about to begin at various Data Centre locations.

In this role, you will contribute to commercial performance across major data centre projects within Kapitol’s centralised commercial structure – where procurement and delivery functions operate as specialised streams, and work closely together to strengthen governance, buying power and project outcomes.

Depending on project requirements and experience, you may support procurement activities, delivery commercial administration, or a combination of both – working closely with Senior Contracts Managers and project teams to deliver strong commercial outcomes.

You will embody an Inspirational approach to work.

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

What you’ll bring:

• 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.

We are Driven to offer you a great career and benefits.

• Agile, fast-tracked career development pathways
• Industry-specific and personally tailored leading training and development
• 5-day week work, Monday to Friday
• Flexible working arrangement options and hours
• Salary continuous insurance (great if applying for a mortgage)
• Paid Parental Leave, financial and practical support
• Expanding selection of health and wellbeing initiatives
• And there is so much more for us to discuss with you!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position and successfully complete a Medical and Federal Police Check.

Rarely does a new hire at Kapitol satisfy all our selection criteria; we would love to hear from those who feel they have potential to be great.

Kapitol is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive and diverse working environment. Find out more about Kapitol on our website (kapitol.com) – and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for regular updates.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role.