Associate Director - Contract Administrator (CAO1)

AECOM Corporation; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Extra annual leave (6 weeks)

Volunteer leave

Flexible public holidays

Job summary

AECOM Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Associate Director - Contract Administrator (CAO1) to lead the administration of major road infrastructure contracts on-site in Queensland. You will guide contract execution, ensure compliance with Department of Transport and Main Roads standards, and manage a multidisciplinary team including engineers and external advisors.

The role emphasizes ensuring project quality, cost control, safety, and timely delivery, with strong liaison across government bodies,

Qualifications

• Degree/certification in Civil Engineering or equivalent accepted by Engineers Australia as full member.
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Minimum six years of experience in administration of road infrastructure contracts.
• Minimum seven years postgraduate experience in contract administration, construction, maintenance or design of road projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer major government road contracts to meet quality, time and cost requirements.
• Act as Administrator, Administrator’s Representative or Principal’s Representative Agent per standards and contracts.
• Coordinate with project, technical and operational staff and external authorities.
• Monitor quality, safety and environmental issues; contribute to quality management procedures.

Skills

Contract administration

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Project reporting

Education

Civil Engineering degree (MIEAust)

RPEQ registration

Job description

Associate Director - Contract Administrator (CAO1)

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd
• Business Line: PgM & R+I
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AU - Rockhampton, QLD

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Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects that shape Queensland.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Across Queensland, our teams are helping government and industry partners deliver the transport infrastructure that connects communities, supports economic growth and prepares our cities and regions for the future.

The Associate Director - Contract Administrator (CAO1) is responsible for managing major road infrastructure construction contracts as assigned and ensuring the contracts are completed to a specified standard and within budget and time.

You will:

• Contribute to the establishment and administration of major government road infrastructure contracts to ensure appropriate quality standards are met and contracts are completed to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Perform the role of Administrator (Superintendent), Administrator’s Representative or Principal’s Representative Agent in the administration and surveillance of contracts, in accordance with the Department of Transport and Main Roads Standards, Contract Procedures and General Conditions of Contract.
• Liaise with project, technical and operational staff to coordinate external service authorities, community industry groups, other agencies and Local Government authorities affected by the works.
• Manage and co-ordinate all phases of the contract administration of road infrastructure projects in terms of quality, safety and environmental issues and contribute to the development and documentation of quality management procedures to facilitate the effective delivery of projects to a high standard.
• Manage a team of engineers, technical staff and external advisors in the delivery of infrastructure projects, monitoring and reviewing all technical aspects of the project and ensuring that appropriate standards are adopted for project objectives.
• Use appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms with respect to all phases of project delivery of infrastructure programs, guiding continuous improvement.
• Provide reports and briefing notes on a variety of issues including the status of works, expenditure against program / project, conditions of the state road network and major incidents, and
• Monitor expenditure on the works including costs of contract payments, contract administration and Principal’s materials / services against the project budget and forecast expenditure trends and cash flow requirements for the balance of the project.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent Civil Engineering qualification, which is accepted by the Institution of Engineers Australia as a full Member (MIEAust), and
• Registration as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• A minimum of six years of experience in supporting the administration of road infrastructure
• contracts.
• A minimum of seven years of post-graduate experience in any combination of the contract
• administration, construction, maintenance or design of road infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in all contract administration aspects of road infrastructure construction including asphalt and granular pavements, pavement surfacing, road furniture, bridge, earthworks, drainage, electrical, Intelligent Transport System (ITS), landscape and urban design, and retaining walls.
• Demonstrated sound consultation, conflict avoidance, and group facilitation skills, and
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and supervising projects to Transport and Main Roads policies, standards and specifications.

The projects you’ll work on

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to some of Queensland’s most significant infrastructure programs, working across complex projects that can include:

• Major road upgrades and transport infrastructure
• High-value construct-only and Design & Construct projects
• Bridges and major structures
• Earthworks and complex pavement construction
• Drainage and stormwater infrastructure
• Road furniture and safety infrastructure
• Electrical infrastructure and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Landscaping and urban design
• Retaining structures and associated civil works
• Complex multidisciplinary transport programs

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of construction, contracts, commercial management and project leadership — with genuine influence over how major infrastructure projects are delivered.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing, and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex public holidays—swap Easter or other holidays for those that suit you better.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.