Senior Contract Administrator – Rail & Civil Infra

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WeBuild is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide contract management and administration of project contracts to minimise risk and achieve best FGJV outcomes.

The role requires relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, plus a White Card. A minimum of 5 years' experience in contracts administration for rail and civil infrastructure is expected, with strong financial and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• White Card (can be obtained on starting).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contracts administration of rail and civil infrastructure projects or other relevant commercial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit interim progress claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment.
• Manage subcontract progress payment claims, variations, contractual claims and final accounts per subcontracts.
• Manage contractual claims and final accounts and provide advice on contractual issues to delivery teams.
• Update contract registers to reflect current status.
• Assist the Contract Manager with monthly reports.
• Analyse cost-related information and reports to identify variances/trends and provide recommendations.
• Oversee the target cost estimate process to ensure value for money.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Governance

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Planning and organisation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Engineering/Law or equivalent

White Card

Job description

WeBuild is seeking a Contract Administrator to provide contract management and administration of project contracts to minimise risk and achieve best FGJV outcomes.

The role requires relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience, plus a White Card. A minimum of 5 years' experience in contracts administration for rail and civil infrastructure is expected, with strong financial and stakeholder communication skills.