Contracts Administrator — Infrastructure & Civil Projects

Gamuda Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gamuda Australia is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support end-to-end contract administration for major infrastructure projects in Sydney. You will assist with negotiations, risk assessments, settlements, and claims while administering subcontracts and supporting dispute resolution processes.

You will help identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensure contract compliance, and prepare timely reports for project and senior team members, contributing to successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 - 6 years' experience in pre-contracts and commercial management on construction or infrastructure projects; Sydney Water experience highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of Australian construction contracts, procurement frameworks and commercial principles; exposure to NEC4 contracts is advantageous.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and managing procurement packages under guidance.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project finance systems and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end contract administration across upstream and downstream activities, including negotiations, risk assessments, settlements and claims.
• Administer a range of subcontracts, including payment claims, variations, contractual notices and supporting dispute resolution processes.
• Support the identification and mitigation of commercial and financial risks by ensuring contracts are accurately administered and compliant.
• Assist in resolving contract issues, managing competing requirements, and preparing clear, timely reports for project and senior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project finance systems

Document management systems

Job description

Gamuda Australia is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support end-to-end contract administration for major infrastructure projects in Sydney. You will assist with negotiations, risk assessments, settlements, and claims while administering subcontracts and supporting dispute resolution processes.

You will help identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensure contract compliance, and prepare timely reports for project and senior team members, contributing to successful project delivery.