Naval Contracts Administrator

Austal; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Company-funded salary continuance-ins

Flexible work arrangements

Career pathways

Job summary

CPB Contractors is seeking a Contract Administrator for a major infrastructure project in Western Australia. You will manage subcontract and supplier contracts, ensure compliance and effective administration, and collaborate with project teams to support cost control and procurement activities.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field, proven experience with subcontract procurement and contract negotiations, and strong attention to detail and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience delivering subcontract procurement and contract negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and legal requirements.
• Ability to build rapport and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration of subcontract and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits.
• Lead commercial input into procurement and preparation of subcontract documents.
• Negotiate and administer subcontract and supplier contracts within budgets.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Economics / Law / Business

Job description

CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Project

This exciting project involves the delivery of a major infrastructure and facilities development. The scope includes the construction of modern buildings, functional workspaces, and landscaped outdoor areas designed to support a range of operational and community needs. The project aims to create high-quality, sustainable facilities that will provide long-term value and contribute positively to the local community.

Your opportunity

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a vital role in managing and overseeing the contractual aspects of our operations. You will work closely with various teams and manage the administration of all subcontractor and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits. All this while ensuring the contracts are well-drafted, compliant, and effectively administered. Your attention to detail and organization will contribute to the success of our projects and relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management of administration of subcontract and supplier contracts
• Leading commercial input into procurement and preparation of subcontract documents
• Negotiation and administration of subcontract and supplier contracts within budgets.
• Assessing subcontractor claims, invoices and variations
• Preparation of project monthly report including providing workings completed, programmed and cost data

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Economics / Law / Business
• Experience working on commercial building projects
• Demonstrated experience in subcontract procurement and contract negotiations
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements associated with construction contracts
• Strong ability to build rapport and manage stakeholder relationships
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify errors.

We are always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• genuine career pathways supported through training, talent identification and professional development
• exposure across all construction sectors that enables promotion opportunities
• competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance
• flexible work arrangements within a culture that values diversity, collaboration and innovation