Listed 10 days ago
Contract Administrator
Contracts Management
- Location
- New South Wales
- Type
- Full-time
Contract Administrator Major Infrastructure Project | Regional NSW | FIFO – 2:1 Roster (available from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne) An opportunity is available for an experienced Contract Administrator to join a ma…
About the role
Contract Administrator
Major Infrastructure Project | Regional NSW | FIFO – 2:1 Roster (available from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne)
An opportunity is available for an experienced Contract Administrator to join a major infrastructure project in Regional NSW. We are seeking a commercially astute professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience working for a civil construction contractor, ideally within a self-performing business.
You will play a key role in managing the project's commercial and contractual obligations, with responsibility across both downstream subcontract procurement and administration, as well as upstream head contract management.
Key Responsibilities
For any questions relating to this role or any other opportunities with D&B and our clients, please contact Nathan Halligan on 02 9376 8200 OR nhalligan@designandbuild.com.au or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential
Major Infrastructure Project | Regional NSW | FIFO – 2:1 Roster (available from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne)
An opportunity is available for an experienced Contract Administrator to join a major infrastructure project in Regional NSW. We are seeking a commercially astute professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience working for a civil construction contractor, ideally within a self-performing business.
You will play a key role in managing the project's commercial and contractual obligations, with responsibility across both downstream subcontract procurement and administration, as well as upstream head contract management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage upstream head contract administration, including contractual notices, claims, variations, extensions of time (EOTs) and contractual entitlements.
- Manage downstream procurement of subcontract packages, including scope development, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and subcontract award.
- Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontract agreements, ensuring commercial terms and project requirements are clearly defined.
- Assess and manage subcontractor progress claims, variations and payment schedules.
- Prepare and manage upstream progress claims, variations and commercial submissions to the client.
- Monitor project costs, commitments, cash flow, variations and financial forecasts.
- Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual obligations and opportunities to maximise project outcomes.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams to support construction delivery.
- Maintain accurate commercial reporting, contractual correspondence and project documentation.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Contract Administrator role within the civil construction or infrastructure sector.
- Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Civil Engineering (or similar)
- Strong contractor-side experience, ideally with a self-performing civil contractor.
- Demonstrated experience managing both downstream subcontract procurement and upstream head contract administration.
- Strong understanding of head contracts, subcontract agreements, claims, variations, EOTs and commercial risk.
- Experience managing procurement, tender evaluations, negotiations and subcontractor relationships.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and manage contractual entitlements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a broader project delivery team.
For any questions relating to this role or any other opportunities with D&B and our clients, please contact Nathan Halligan on 02 9376 8200 OR nhalligan@designandbuild.com.au or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential