# Senior Contracts Administrator

> DCOH · Darwin, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-03-30

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Northcrest

## Description

**WHO WE ARE**

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.

Driven by a commitment to _Building Better_, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

**WHO YOU ARE**

This Darwin‑based role will demonstrate a strong commercial capability and a proven record delivering land development, civil infrastructure, and early - stage construction projects.

You will bring:

-   Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
-   8–10 years’ experience in contract administration, including 2–3 years in a senior or leadership capacity
-   Demonstrated ability to safeguard commercial outcomes from feasibility through delivery
-   Experience influencing stakeholders and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
-   Extensive experience in land development, civil works, or early stage construction
-   Strong contractual and commercial acumen with the ability to proactively manage risk
-   Expertise in procurement, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
-   Exceptional analytical skills, accuracy, and commercial judgement

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**

-   Provide strategic commercial oversight across land development, civil works, servicing, subdivision activities, and early construction.
-   Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities across all project phases.
-   Ensure full compliance with the Head Contract, development agreements, authority conditions, and statutory obligations.
-   Lead procurement and negotiations for consultant agreements, civil works packages, and early stage construction contracts.
-   Manage development budgets, forecasting, cashflow, and cost‑to‑complete assessments.
-   Produce monthly commercial reports for internal management, clients, and joint venture partners.
-   Maintain and enhance cost control systems to ensure accurate, timely commercial reporting.
-   Prepare tender documentation, scopes of work, evaluation frameworks, and contract award recommendations.
-   Manage consultant engagements to ensure clear scopes, strong performance, and contractual compliance.
-   Ensure subcontractors and suppliers understand commercial and compliance requirements prior to engagement.
-   Review and approve progress claims, supplier invoices, and financial commitments.
-   Prepare, negotiate, evaluate, and submit variations.
-   Maintain commercial registers, contract administration systems, and audit‑ready documentation.
-   Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet safety, environmental, and quality requirements, supporting strong HSEQ compliance.

**WHAT’S NEXT**

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.

## Apply

[Apply at DCOH](https://apply.workable.com/dcoh/j/CADFDF5180/apply)

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