Contracts Administrator — Major Infrastructure Projects & Growth

CPB Contractors Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Team environment

Commercial exposure

Job summary

CPB Contractors is leading the delivery of a multimegawatt data centre project in Truganina, Melbourne, with integrated mechanical, electrical, and ICT systems. A detail-oriented Contracts Administrator will support contractual compliance, variations, and project documentation across the lifecycle.

You will work closely with project delivery teams to maximise outcomes, manage risks, and coordinate with procurement, finance and legal teams on complex contractual matters.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator within construction, infrastructure, engineering, utilities or related industries.
• Strong understanding of contract administration principles and commercial management.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or Law is highly regarded.

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

Commercial management

Subcontract management

Documentation control

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management / related degree

Job description

CPB Contractors is leading the delivery of a multimegawatt data centre project in Truganina, Melbourne, with integrated mechanical, electrical, and ICT systems. A detail-oriented Contracts Administrator will support contractual compliance, variations, and project documentation across the lifecycle.

You will work closely with project delivery teams to maximise outcomes, manage risks, and coordinate with procurement, finance and legal teams on complex contractual matters.