Contract Administrator / Procurement

Sacyr; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacyr is seeking a Contract Administrator / Procurement professional to support Australian operations in Toowoomba, Queensland. The role focuses on commercial control, subcontractor procurement, tendering, and contract administration to maximise value and protect rights on major projects.

Responsibilities include applying construction knowledge, cost control, forecasting, budgeting and risk management. Spanish language skills are advantageous for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Contract Administrator in a similar role.
• Experience with main contractor or infrastructure contractor.
• Experience in subcontractor procurement and tendering.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles.
• Project cost control, forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Spanish language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical construction knowledge to project controls and commercial tasks.
• Lead measurement and valuation activities for works.
• Define scope, procure trades, and manage subcontractor procurement.
• Maintain financial control, accounting and reporting for projects.
• Interpret and manage contracts, resolving commercial issues.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risk across projects.
• Lead negotiations and strategic decision-making with stakeholders.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Valuation & measurement

Trade scoping

Financial control

Contract management

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Job Description

We are a global Ibex 35 group where we develop innovative, high-value concessions, engineering and water projects across more than 15 countries where we operate.

As part of the team, we are seeking a Contract Administrator / Procurement professional who will be responsible for providing commercial support to optimise the deal and ensure that all project cost control requirements are effectively met.

Contractual and financial arrangements are fundamental to the effective allocation and management of risk, ultimately driving commercial value. Over time, the contractual arrangements between contractor and client have become increasingly complex. This complexity has created a need to be ever more commercially astute in how projects are managed to ensure obligations are fulfilled and rights protected. Creating and managing these arrangements is the core function of the Commercial discipline.

Key task:

• Technical Construction Knowledge.
• Measurement and Valuation Works.
• Trade Scoping and Procurement.
• Financial Control and Management.
• Contract Interpretation and Management.
• Commercial Risk Management.
• Negotiation and Strategic Thinking.

Requirements :

• Proven solid experience as a Contract Administrator in a similar role.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor, builder, construction company or infrastructure contractor.
• Experience in managing subcontractor procurement, tendering processes and contract administration.
• Sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles.
• Knowledge of project cost control, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Relevant qualification.
• Spanish language skills is highly regarded (but not mandatory).

Why join us?

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