Roads Contract Administrator (12-Month FTC)

Ventia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Private health insurance discount

Parental leave

Job summary

Ventia is seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to join the Sydney Roads and Asset Performance portfolio in Arndell Park on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will support subcontractor management, procurement, and cost reporting to help deliver project outcomes.

You will typically hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and bring knowledge of tendering, variations, cost reconciliations and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field (Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management).
• Experience in post-graduate project/contract administration or Quantity Surveying on construction projects.
• Knowledge of subcontract tendering, procurement, cost reporting and construction programs.
• Proficient with MS Office, SharePoint and contract administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor and Procurement Management: oversee workflow, issue Subcontract/Design Work Orders, create purchase orders and manage invoices.
• Maintain a variation register and assist in resolving contractual disputes and defects.
• Administer contractual documentation and manage changes/change events effectively.
• Identify, liaise and negotiate with potential subcontractors, supporting commercial matters and Schedule of Rates.
• Review onboarding documentation, complete internal assessments, ensure contract compliance.
• Provide support to subcontractors during onboarding and maintain the Subcontractor Register.
• Commercial Reporting and Cost Control: prepare cost reports, reconciliations, cash flows, and S-curves; maintain cost control from budget to monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Reading contract terms

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

TeamBinder

Job description

Ventia is seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to join the Sydney Roads and Asset Performance portfolio in Arndell Park on a 12 month fixed term contract. You will support subcontractor management, procurement, and cost reporting to help deliver project outcomes.

You will typically hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management, and bring knowledge of tendering, variations, cost reconciliations and MS Office.