Senior Contracts Administrator

ACCIONA; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised career progression plans

Competitive salary

Incentive schemes

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level Contracts Specialist to manage and oversee contracts for the M80 Ring Road Completion project in Melbourne. The successful candidate will possess a tertiary education in construction law or engineering, with substantial experience in managing contracts for large infrastructure projects. This role includes negotiating with subcontractors, maintaining procurement control, and developing contract templates. Join a company committed to sustainability, offering a dynamic work environment and competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Experience managing contracts for large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Experienced in end-to-end contracts management.
• A high performing & knowledgeable contracts specialist with experience in training/mentoring other team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective management of subcontractor and supplier payments.
• Assess subcontractor variations alongside the construction team.
• Develop and maintain project agreement templates.
• Ensure procurement control is maintained.
• Implement forecasting and cost control processes.
• Participate in trade forecasting with the Engineers.
• Support the project's commercial and contractual strategies.
• Establish and maintain controls for effective management of the Head Contract.

Skills

Construction law knowledge

Contracts management experience

Strong relationship building

Negotiation skills

Contract training and mentoring

Education

Tertiary education in construction law or engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Personalised career progression plans to help you achieve your goals
• Join a market leader in sustainability and help build a better world for all
• Join a VIC - Big Build Project - The M80 Ring Road Completion Project
• Competitive salary in line with experience + Acciona Bonus Incentive Scheme + Salary Sacrifice/Novated Leasing

The Project

The M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising ACCIONA, MACA, and AECOM) has been selected to design and construct the M80 Ring Road Completion.

The project will deliver a major upgrade of the M80 Ring Road between the M80‑Plenty Road interchange and the North East Link tunnel entrance at Watsonia, providing a seamless connection to North East Link. Works includes 2km of new freeway upgrade, 3km of new freeway, separation of local roads from the freeway, bulk earthworks, retaining walls, bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, urban design and landscaping. This diverse and challenging project will be complete in 2028.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support to the project team for the effective management of subcontractor and supplier payments in accordance with the contract terms (including any security of payment requirements).
• Review the legitimacy of, and undertake the assessment of, subcontractor variations in conjunction with the construction team.
• Provide support in the development and maintenance of the project agreement templates (including subcontract agreements, supply agreements, professional services agreements etc.).
• Observe and ensure that the procurement control is maintained and current in its content.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of forecasting and cost control processes / strategy, including the identification of roles and responsibilities within the project team to permit open and transparent reporting.
• Actively participate in the trade forecasting in conjunction with the Engineers.
• Under the direction of the Commercial / Contract Manager, support the implementation of the project's commercial and contractual strategies.
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of all controls required for the effective management of the Head Contract e.g. variation register etc.

Required Skills

• A tertiary education in construction law or engineering with substantial experience managing contracts for large infrastructure projects.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships. To negotiate and persuade, influence and to obtain win/win outcomes. Fostering sustainable relationships with subcontractors.
• Experienced in end‑to‑end contracts management.
• A high performing & knowledgeable contracts specialist with experience in training/mentoring other team members.

What We Offer

• At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. With global projects that prioritise innovative solutions, be part of a team that impacts communities worldwide. Discover Acciona careers and build a legacy.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Civil Engineering