Contracts Administrator - Perth, Energy & Construction

UON Pty Ltd; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover plan

Training and development programs

Career development opportunities

Active social club

Job summary

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company seeking a Contracts Administrator to join the Commercial team at our Head Office in Malaga Perth. You will manage procurement, budgets, progress claims and documentation across multiple projects, while ensuring adherence to contract law and commercial requirements.

The role emphasizes cost control, subcontract management and risk mitigation within the Australian construction/engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Commercial Management, Commercial Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• A minimum of 3 years previous experience in the building or engineering industries.
• A minimum of 2 years previous site-based experience within the Australian construction or engineering industry.
• Proven knowledge of contract law, administration and financial services.
• Proven commercial & risk management, planning, project controls and contractual management skills.
• Working knowledge of leadership and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration: Manage procurement, budgets, progress claims, documentation, and disputes.
• Cost Control & Budgeting: Perform cost control, estimating, budgeting, forecasting, subcontract claim reviews, and commercial negotiations.
• Client Relationships: Maintain positive relationships with the client, negotiate contractual matters, and ensure timely invoice payments.
• Contract Management: Manage all contract information, draw up subcontract and supplier documentation, and oversee multiple projects as directed.
• Risk Management: Minimise risk exposure to Company.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve project delivery systems, policies, and procedures.
• Awareness Raising: Raise awareness of contractual and commercial issues within the project team. Attend meetings and coordinate with engineers to manage progress claims.
• Technical Requirements: Capture and assess changes to technical requirements, ensuring all impacts on time and cost are claimed under the head contract.
• Procurement & Subcontract Management: Oversee procurement processes, tender evaluations, subcontract agreements, and monitor subcontractor performance.

Skills

Contract law

Administration

Financial services

Leadership

Project controls

Education

Commercial management degree

Job description

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company seeking a Contracts Administrator to join the Commercial team at our Head Office in Malaga Perth. You will manage procurement, budgets, progress claims and documentation across multiple projects, while ensuring adherence to contract law and commercial requirements.

The role emphasizes cost control, subcontract management and risk mitigation within the Australian construction/engineering sector.