Senior Contracts Administrator – Construction Projects

Acciona S.A; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA in Australia seeks a Contracts Administrator to join the project team on the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth. You will manage contract documentation, ensure compliance with obligations, and support communication between subcontractors and the project team.

You will prepare, review and administer subcontracts, manage variations and claims, and ensure payments are made on time, contributing to a safe, collaborative environment across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contracts administration on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Sound understanding of head contracts, subcontracts, variations, EOT and progress claim processes.
• Experience managing tender evaluations and subcontractor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the head contract and the proforma subcontracts
• Administer all notices in accordance with specified timing requirements
• Compile contract documentation, including work scopes for each trade and supply package, in consultation with the Construction Manager and Commercial Manager
• Arrange quotations from subcontractors, and coordinate and participate in post-tender negotiations
• Manage the tender evaluation and recommendation process, recommending preferred subcontractors for the Construction Manager’s approval
• Compile subcontract documents for signing and ensure safekeeping of signed originals
• Ensure no subcontractor starts on site without the required approvals, including contract execution and review of insurances, LSL, superannuation and redundancy schemes
• Prepare and agree monthly progress claims with the client, and prepare and check payment authorities for subcontractor claims
• Process subcontract variations in accordance with relevant procedures
• Prepare, assess and agree extension of time claimsbb>
• Finalise claims and procure Contract Value Agreements

Skills

Contracts admin

Construction projects

Subcontract negs

Variations & EOT

Tender evals

Documentation/payments

Job description

ACCIONA in Australia seeks a Contracts Administrator to join the project team on the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Perth. You will manage contract documentation, ensure compliance with obligations, and support communication between subcontractors and the project team.

You will prepare, review and administer subcontracts, manage variations and claims, and ensure payments are made on time, contributing to a safe, collaborative environment across disciplines.