Senior Subcontract Administrator

Webuild Group; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health programs

Employee assistance program

Health insurance discounts

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Clough, delivering WA's landmark CERES urea project, seeks a Senior Subcontract Administrator to manage contracts across the project lifecycle. You will work with Project Management, Commercial, Procurement, Engineering and Construction teams, as well as subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring contractual obligations are understood and delivered.

The role involves reviewing terms, managing variations and claims, and supporting cost reporting and forecasts in a fast-paced construction environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of contract administration experience in construction/engineering/EPC environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial principles.
• Experience managing variations, claims, and contract correspondence.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements across the project lifecycle.
• Interpret and advise on contractual terms, obligations, risks and entitlements.
• Monitor performance against contractual requirements, milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare and negotiate contractual correspondence with contractors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual documentation and commercial matters.
• Support progress claims, payment certificates and financial reporting.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Senior Subcontract Administrator

Date: 24 Sept 2026 Location: Perth, Australia Company: Webuild S.p.A. Deliver a sustainable future with WA's landmark urea project! This role is on a 19:9 rotation to our Perdaman project in Karratha, WA. Clough, as part of a Joint Venture with Saipem, is delivering the Project 'CERES' urea plant, a landmark project for Western Australia. The plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, installing the most sustainable production processes. The project is expected to generate 2,000 jobs during the construction phase, whilst delivering sustained benefits to the local community through career, training and business opportunities. We are currently searching for Senior Contract Administrator to join team on Project Ceres in Perth. The candidate will be responsible for the effective administration and management of project contracts, ensuring contractual obligations are understood, monitored and delivered in accordance with project requirements. The role will work closely with Project Management, Commercial, Procurement, Engineering and Construction teams, as well as subcontractors and suppliers.

Who we are

Clough is a pioneering project delivery company that harnesses innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples' lives today and tomorrow. Clough delivers high performing assets for the energy, resources and infrastructure industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently. With a workforce of over 3,000 people across Australia and Asia Pacific, Clough's people are committed to delivering exceptional projects for its industries and communities, as a partner for a sustainable future. Together with our parent company, Webuild, we are delivering some of Australia's largest projects.

Who you are

Courageous. Motivated. Curious. Passionate. Creative. These are just a few words that describe you.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage contracts, subcontracts and commercial agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review, interpret and provide advice on contractual terms, obligations, entitlements and risks.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance against contractual requirements, milestones and deliverables.
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time, notices and other contractual matters.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contractual correspondence with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual documentation, correspondence, notices and commercial matters.
• Support the preparation and assessment of progress claims, payment certificates and commercial reports.
• Identify, assess and manage contractual and commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager and other project stakeholders to resolve contractual issues in a timely manner.
• Support negotiations with contractors and subcontractors to achieve commercially appropriate outcomes.
• Monitor compliance with project procedures, contractual requirements and applicable legislation.
• Provide commercial input into project forecasts, cost reporting and financial reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract administration processes, systems and reporting.

Our benefits

• Exposure to a range of projects and industries across our operations.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.
• Special offers on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries and more.
• A supportive team culture and environment.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in contract administration (at least 3 years) within the construction, engineering, resources or EPC environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract management and commercial principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and manage contractual risks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

We're building a diverse workforce

At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential. We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia Employment Law.