Contract Administrator (NEC)

Mace Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Group is conducting a large-scale infrastructure project in Sydney, seeking a Contract Administrator to lead procurement strategy, cost planning, and contract administration. You will prepare contract documents, valuations and cost reports, while managing variations and final accounts within NEC4/AS4000 frameworks.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships, mentor junior staff, and support carbon reduction initiatives in a heavily regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost planning and data-driven analysis.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of contract frameworks and risk implications.

Responsibilities

• Conducts feasibility studies, advises on procurement and contract strategies, and prepares procurement reports.
• Applies value management principles and delivers estimating and cost-planning activities.
• Prepares and administers contract documents, valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Manages claims, design-change costs, contractor performance, and final accounts.
• Builds stakeholder relationships and mentors junior team members.

Skills

Cost planning

Stakeholder management

Contract frameworks & risk

Tools

NEC4

AS4000

Job description

Mace combines global delivery consultancy experience to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is a complex, large scale, infrastructure programme in Sydney that will benefit the people and bring a positive impact to the community. Working with an amazing client and talented Mace team, this project will be of incredibly high-quality standards in a heavily regulated environment, suiting people with similar project experience that operate with the highest integrity and professionalism.

You'll be responsible for:

Conducts feasibility studies, advises on procurement and contract strategies, and prepares procurement reports.

Applies value management principles and delivers estimating and cost-planning activities, including ownership of the final cost plan.

Prepares and administers contract documents, valuations, variations, and cost reports in line with contract requirements.

Manages claims, design-change costs, contractor performance, and final account agreements.

Builds strong stakeholder relationships while mentoring junior team members and improving systems and processes.

Supports net-zero objectives through proactive identification and management of carbon impacts.

You'll need to have:

Prepares site instructions, contracts, subcontracts and variations.

Reviews scopes, variations and terms to ensure contract compliance.

Proven Contract Administrator experience in infrastructure under NEC4 and AS4000.

Strong cost planning, analytical and stakeholder‑management skills with solid understanding of contract frameworks and risk impacts.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.