Contracts Administrator: Major Infra, Variations & Claims

Dasco Australia Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to major commercial and risk-

Contractual responsibility

Job summary

CPB Contractors, in joint venture with UGL and supported by EIC, is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to play a key role on major infrastructure projects in Melbourne. You will manage contracts, variations, claims, and project documentation across the lifecycle, ensuring commercial efficiency and risk mitigation.

Reporting to the Senior Contracts Administrator, you will collaborate with delivery teams to ensure compliance and maximise outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator within construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of contract administration principles and commercial management.
• Ability to review and interpret complex contractual documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontract agreements from award through to project completion.
• Manage contract correspondence, notices, variations, extensions of time, and claims.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare and assess progress claims, payment schedules, and contract documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records, registers, and commercial reporting.
• Support procurement activities including tender evaluation and subcontract negotiations.
• Assist with forecasting, cost control, and project financial reporting.
• Identify contractual risks and support dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with project, finance, and legal teams to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Commerce/Law

Job description

CPB Contractors, in joint venture with UGL and supported by EIC, is seeking a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to play a key role on major infrastructure projects in Melbourne. You will manage contracts, variations, claims, and project documentation across the lifecycle, ensuring commercial efficiency and risk mitigation.

Reporting to the Senior Contracts Administrator, you will collaborate with delivery teams to ensure compliance and maximise outcomes.