Contract Administrator

Sacyr; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacyr is seeking a Contract Manager to lead commercial and contractual management for major structural and precast packages on large Australian infrastructure or building projects. You will administer subcontract agreements, assess variations and claims, and coordinate with construction teams, reporting requirements, and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years of contract administration experience, strong procurement knowledge, and a solid understanding of Australian contracts, with JV

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline.
• 8–15 years of contract administration and commercial management experience.
• Experience managing major structural, precast, or concrete packages on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and contract management.
• Experience with claims, variations, and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of Australian construction contracts.
• JV environments experience desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and contractual management of Superstructure and Precast packages.
• Manage procurement strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award of major subcontract packages.
• Administer subcontract agreements through project lifecycle.
• Assess variations, claims, extensions of time, and commercial risks.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, schedule, quality and contractual obligations; lead negotiations.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Support monthly internal and client reporting.
• Identify and implement commercial opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering and project controls teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

Procurement knowledge

Australian contracts

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Law degree

Job description

Job Description

We are a global group, listed in the Ibex 35, Spain's stock market index. We have activities in more than 15 countries on four continents, where we undertake innovative, high-value projects. We put our talent to work at the service of progress, and we take on any new projects as a challenge, with diligence and passion.

As part of the team, we are seeking a Contract Manager to join us.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of all Superstructure and Precast packages. Manage procurement strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award of major subcontract packages.
• Administer subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess variations, claims, extensions of time, and commercial risks.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against cost, programme, quality, and contractual obligations. Lead commercial negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain package budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Support monthly internal and client reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement commercial opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and project controls teams to manage package delivery.
• Support the resolution of disputes and contractual issues.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related discipline.
• 8–15 years' experience in contract administration and commercial management.
• Previous experience managing major structural, precast, or concrete packages on large infrastructure or building projects.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and contract management.
• Experience with claims, variations, and commercial negotiations.
• Knowledge of Australian construction contracts.
• Experience in Joint Venture environments is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Why to join us?

• Be part of a globally recognised infrastructure group.
• Work in a dynamic international environment.
• Play a central role in shaping and supporting Australian operations.

At Sacyr, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek people who join our journey to value and respect diversity and promote inclusion.