Senior Contracts Administrator

Mcconnell Dowell Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our team on the Yan Yean Road Upgrade in Victoria. You will take ownership of subcontract packages, manage contractual risks and contribute to successful project outcomes, working closely with commercial and project leadership.

The role demands sound commercial judgement, initiative and the ability to build strong relationships within a collaborative delivery-focused team.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in construction or infrastructure contract administration.
• Experience managing subcontractor claims, variations and procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to resolve contractual issues.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiations, variations, claims and close-out.
• Monitor project costs, financial reporting, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Ensure head contract and subcontract obligations are understood and managed.
• Support and mentor other contract administration personnel.
• Work with project and commercial leaders to drive commercial outcomes.

Skills

Subcontract procurement

Variations management

Contract administration

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About the role

Help deliver infrastructure that makes a difference to Melbourne's growing north.

McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our team on the Yan Yean Road Upgrade in Victoria.

This is an opportunity to play a key commercial role on a major road infrastructure project, taking ownership of subcontract packages, managing contractual risks and contributing directly to successful project outcomes.

Working closely with our commercial and project leadership teams, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, build strong relationships and influence commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

We're looking for someone who brings sound commercial judgement, takes initiative and enjoys being part of a collaborative, delivery-focused team.

Key responsibilities

• Managing subcontract procurement, negotiations, variations, claims and contract close-out.
• Monitoring project costs, financial reporting, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Ensuring head contract and subcontract obligations are understood and managed.
• Supporting and mentoring other contract administration personnel.
• Working closely with project and commercial leaders to drive effective commercial outcomes.

About you

• At least five years' experience in construction or infrastructure contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontractor claims, variations and procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and the ability to resolve contractual issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build productive working relationships.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial industry experience.

Why join us?

The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that.

Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.