Contract Administrator

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is focused on delivering major infrastructure projects in Victoria. The Contract Administrator role supports the Commercial & Finance team on the M80 Ring Road Upgrade Alliance, ensuring contractual obligations are met and risks managed.

You will handle subcontract administration from award through demobilisation, drive variations, progress claims, EOTs, and work closely with construction and commercial teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Commerce, or Construction Management or equivalent.
• Experience in contract administration on major civil, infrastructure projects.
• Strong subcontract management, variations, progress claims and commercial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer subcontract documentation.
• Manage subcontract variations, progress claims and extension of time assessments.
• Support subcontract procurement activities, including contract award processes.
• Maintain proactive relationships with subcontractors while providing commercial support to the project team.
• Contribute to project safety and close-out activities.

Skills

Contract Admin

Subcontract Management

Civil Infrastructure

Variations & Claims

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Engineering / Commerce degree

Construction Management

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management software

Job description

1673 ACCIONA CONSTRUCTION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD – Melbourne VIC

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contract Administrator to join the Commercial & Finance team on the M80 Ring Road Upgrade Alliance. Reporting to the Contracts, Procurement & Legal Manager, you will play a key role in the administration and management of subcontractor and supplier contracts across a major infrastructure project. Working closely with construction and commercial teams, you will help ensure contractual obligations are met, risks are managed, and project outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Victoria's significant transport infrastructure projects while working within a collaborative alliance environment that values accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for supporting subcontract administration throughout the contract lifecycle, from contract award through to project completion and demobilisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and administer subcontract documentation, ensuring contracts are issued accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage subcontract variations, progress claims and extension of time assessments in line with subcontract provisions and project procedures.
• Support subcontract procurement activities, including contract award processes, preliminary meetings, and monitoring subcontract performance and progression.
• Maintain proactive relationships with subcontractors while providing commercial and contractual support to the wider project team.
• Contribute to project safety, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective project close-out and demobilisation activities.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Commerce, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in a Contract Administration, Commercial or similar role on major civil, transport, rail or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of subcontract management, contract administration, variations, progress claims and commercial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.