Senior Contract Administrator – Energy Projects (FIFO 20/8)

First Nations Jobs; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

EAP Beyond Blue

Retail discounts

Structured career paths

Job summary

Downer Group in Australia seeks a Contract Administrator to lead commercial management on major power infrastructure projects. You will oversee contract administration, risk management, claims, and variations, while supporting procurement and project controls to ensure contractual compliance.

The role demands negotiating skills, liaison with clients and suppliers, and a focus on delivering successful project outcomes across planning through to closeout.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, QS, Law, Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years as Contract Administrator in construction/utilities/major projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and admin principles.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing claims/variations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of head contracts and downstream agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions.
• Manage contractual correspondence, claims, variations and commercial matters.
• Support project teams with commercial strategies and risk management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project registers for risk, delay and variation.
• Coordinate payment claims, invoicing and collections under contract.
• Monitor contractual compliance across subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support procurement and project controls activities.
• Prepare accurate commercial reports and project reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client, supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to project close out and lessons learned activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial management

Analytical skills

Planning

Education

Degree qualifications in Business, QS, Law, Eng or related field

Job description

Downer Group in Australia seeks a Contract Administrator to lead commercial management on major power infrastructure projects. You will oversee contract administration, risk management, claims, and variations, while supporting procurement and project controls to ensure contractual compliance.

The role demands negotiating skills, liaison with clients and suppliers, and a focus on delivering successful project outcomes across planning through to closeout.