Emerging Contracts Administrator — Construction Projects

John Holland Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working options

Career progression and development

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking a Junior Contract Administrator to join the SA Water Capital Delivery Programme team in Adelaide CBD. The role involves supporting contract administration for subcontractors, maintaining registers, and cost forecasting across projects.

You will work with Project Managers and Engineers to evaluate variations, prepare subcontracts, and process progress claims, while upholding confidentiality and delivering high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce or equivalent.
• Post graduate qualifications such as graduate certificates/diplomas are highly regarded but not mandatory.
• Relevant commercial administration experience in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and exposure to a contract management system (CRM).
• Experience as a Junior Contracts Administrator in construction/engineering preferred.
• Experience in sub-contracts management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial investigations with subcontractors to clarify contract conditions for prospective projects.
• Maintain a register of subcontractors.
• Forecast costs for allocated subcontracts and cost codes and keep PMs informed of cost issues.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure Code compliance is maintained.
• Check compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of the contract.
• Support PMs and Engineers to evaluate and finalise variations and update variation registers.
• Process and recommend progress claims and refer disputed claims to the relevant manager.
• Undertake general business administration.
• Assist in preparing subcontracts and supplier contracts under the Contracts Manager’s guidance.
• Provide accurate information and customer service to clients, vendors, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial administration experience

Contract management experience

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Law

Degree in Commerce

Post graduate qualifications (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

CRM contract management system

Job description

John Holland Pty Ltd is seeking a Junior Contract Administrator to join the SA Water Capital Delivery Programme team in Adelaide CBD. The role involves supporting contract administration for subcontractors, maintaining registers, and cost forecasting across projects.

You will work with Project Managers and Engineers to evaluate variations, prepare subcontracts, and process progress claims, while upholding confidentiality and delivering high-quality client service.