Contract Administrator

Icon Construction; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Salary package

Leave policies

Work-life balance

Sporting events

Professional memberships

Job summary

Icon Group is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee the administration of construction contracts on a $120m health project in Australia. You will manage variations, claims, and compliance while coordinating with project teams to align contracts with project needs.

The role requires 2+ years of contract admin experience in construction, strong negotiation and stakeholder skills, and proficiency with MS Office and contract systems. Health project experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ contract admin experience in construction, including $70M+ projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, legislation, codes, and standards.
• Proficient in contract systems and MS Office.
• Ideally experience on health projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer and negotiate construction contracts
• Manage variations, claims, disputes, and compliance
• Work closely with project teams to align contracts with project needs
• Prepare progress claims, payment certificates, and financial reports
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance
• Build and maintain stakeholder and subcontractor relationships
• Conduct contract risk assessments and mitigation strategies
• Support resolution of contractual disputes
• Stay current with industry standards and legal requirements

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Education

Tertiary qualifications in construction or QS

Tools

MS Office

Contract systems

Job description

Why Icon?

The Icon Group, an Australian construction conglomerate comprised of three major companies, Icon, Minicon, and Barpa has over 800 employees, and offices located across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific with diverse opportunities across a broad range of sectors and regions.

The group is backed by one of the top 20 construction companies in the world, the progressive, sustainability-focused, Kajima Corporation.

We are one of the largest construction providers in the Australasia, currently delivering over on 85 projects ranging from $50 million to $800 million.

At Icon, our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would not be the successful business that we are today.

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of a $120m Health Project.

Working closely with the project team, you will be responsible for overseeing the administration of all construction contracts, ensuring compliance, and managing contractual risks. Your expertise and attention to detail will contribute significantly to the smooth operation of the project, ensuring its timely completion and overall success.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and negotiate construction contracts
• Manage variations, claims, disputes, and ensure contractual compliance
• Work closely with project teams to align contracts with project needs
• Prepare progress claims, payment certificates, and financial reports
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder and subcontractor relationships
• Conduct contract risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies
• Support resolution of contractual disputes
• Stay current with industry standards and legal requirements

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ contract admin experience in construction, including $70M+ projects
• Strong understanding of contracts, legislation, codes, and standards
• Skilled in negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to contract processes
• Ideally experience on health projects
• Team player with solid collaboration skills
• Proficient in contract systems and MS Office
• Tertiary qualifications in construction or QS preferred

Benefits and perks:

• Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Market competitive Salary and excellent working environment
• Excellent Leave Polices that include purchased Annual Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days and generous Parental Leave scheme
• Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
• Sporting and Social events
• Professional Memberships
• Discounts on Travel, Retail and Health

**Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans are encouraged to apply**