Project Manager/Contract Superintendent

KBR, Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. Adelaide is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Contract Superintendent to lead civil, infrastructure and development projects across South Australia.

You will balance commercial, technical and stakeholder priorities, provide Superintendent services throughout the project lifecycle and ensure delivery is safe, compliant and on schedule. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with contractors, consultants and councils, conduct site inspections and provide commercial and

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Manager, Contract Superintendent, Senior Contract Administrator or similar role.
• Delivery of civil, infrastructure or development projects.
• Understanding of contract administration and Superintendent responsibilities.
• Experience administering construction contracts including variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil, infrastructure and development projects from planning through to completion.
• Perform Superintendent duties including variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual obligations.
• Manage project performance across scope, programme, budget, quality and risk.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders.
• Build relationships with contractors, consultants, councils and project teams.
• Coordinate project meetings and stakeholder decisions.
• Undertake site inspections and surveillance to monitor progress.
• Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract, quality and safety.
• Identify and mitigate risks and resolve delivery barriers.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to clients and teams.
• Prepare and review project reporting and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Budget & risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Project Manager/Contract Superintendent | Adelaide, SA

Combine project management and Contract Superintendent responsibilities while taking ownership of meaningful projects and further developing your commercial and stakeholder management skills.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager/Contract Superintendent to play a key role in the successful delivery of civil, infrastructure and development projects across South Australia.

Working closely with clients, contractors, consultants, councils and project stakeholders, you'll lead project delivery while providing Superintendent services throughout the project lifecycle. You'll balance commercial, technical and stakeholder priorities to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements.

This is an opportunity for a relationship-focused professional who enjoys bringing people together to achieve successful outcomes. Combining project leadership, contract administration, stakeholder engagement and site oversight, you'll be at the centre of project delivery, helping navigate challenges, manage risks and drive projects through to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of civil, infrastructure and development projects from planning through to completion.
• Perform Superintendent duties, including the assessment of variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual obligations.
• Manage project performance across scope, programme, budget, quality and risk.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, consultants, councils and project teams.
• Facilitate project meetings and coordinate stakeholders to support timely decision-making and project outcomes.
• Undertake site inspections and surveillance activities to monitor construction progress and verify completed works.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, quality and safety requirements.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving issues and removing barriers to delivery.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to clients and project teams.
• Prepare and review project reporting, recommendations and project documentation.

What You’ll Bring:

You are an experienced project management professional with strong commercial acumen and a practical understanding of project delivery. You can confidently manage competing priorities, navigate complex stakeholder environments and balance contractual obligations with successful project outcomes.

• Experience in a Project Manager, Contract Superintendent, Senior Contract Administrator or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience delivering civil, infrastructure, construction or development projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and Superintendent responsibilities.
• Experience administering construction contracts, including variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, programme, budget, risk and quality outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups.
• Experience working collaboratively with contractors, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Exposure to local government and council-delivered projects will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Sound commercial judgement and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Australian Citizenship required for eligibility for defence clearance.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that help shape communities across South Australia.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where you'll have the autonomy to lead projects, build strong client relationships and influence successful delivery outcomes. The role offers a strong mix of project leadership, stakeholder engagement, commercial management and site involvement, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and career development.

KBR Values:

Our KBR Values - We Value Our People, We Deliver, We Are People of Integrity, We Empower, We Are a Team of Teams - embody our people centric organisation.

Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.

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