Contracts Administrator

CPB Contractors; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CPB Contractors is delivering a major rail infrastructure project in South East Queensland. The Contract Administrator will join the commercial team, based on the Logan project site, and manage commercial administration across multiple subcontractor packages to support delivery.

You will handle variations, EOTs and payment claims, draft notices and correspondence, and work with delivery and commercial teams to optimize outcomes while managing risk and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator on major infrastructure projects
• Strong procurement and subcontract management experience
• Ability to draft contractual notices, letters and demands
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Administer multiple subcontractor and supplier packages throughout project delivery
• Manage variations, delays, Extension of Time claims and contractual entitlements
• Review and assess subcontractor payment claims
• Prepare and issue contractual notices, demand letters and commercial correspondence
• Support subcontract negotiations and commercial discussions
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance
• Assess claims and challenge unsupported or inflated entitlements
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Work closely with delivery and commercial teams to support project objectives

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Job description

• Commercial / Project Finance / Bid Work 1

CPB Contractors is Australia's leading contractor and a member of the CIMIC Group.

Delivering major projects across transport, buildings, defence, energy, resources and utilities, we are trusted to deliver some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects and provide long-term career opportunities for our people.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator to join the commercial team delivering a major rail infrastructure project in South East Queensland.

Working closely with Contracts Managers and delivery teams, you'll manage the commercial administration of key rail and station packages, including claims, variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence.

Based on project site in the Logan region, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of multiple subcontractor packages throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer multiple subcontractor and supplier packages throughout project delivery
• Manage variations, delays, Extension of Time claims and contractual entitlements
• Review and assess subcontractor payment claims
• Prepare and issue contractual notices, demand letters and commercial correspondence
• Support subcontract negotiations and commercial discussions
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance
• Assess claims and challenge unsupported or inflated entitlements
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Work closely with delivery and commercial teams to support project objectives

About You

• Experience as a Contract Administrator on major infrastructure, rail, transport, civil or building projects
• Strong downstream contract administration experience across subcontractor and supplier packages
• Demonstrated experience managing variations, EOTs, delays and payment claims
• Experience preparing contractual notices, correspondence and commercial documentation
• Ability to independently draft and issue contractual letters, notices and demands
• Strong procurement, subcontract management and commercial risk capability
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Practical, accountable and commercially minded in your approach

Why Join CPB Contractors?

• Manage complex rail and station packages during peak delivery
• Relocation support available for interstate candidates
• Logan region location within walking distance of public transport
• Long-term career opportunities across CPB Contractors and the CIMIC Group

Manage key subcontract packages on a major rail project, delivering commercial outcomes across rail and station works through to 2030.

Manage key subcontract packages on a major rail project, delivering commercial outcomes across rail and station works through to 2030.