Water Infrastructure Contracts Administrator

ActionHRM, Pty; City Of Cockburn; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Lunch provided

Extra annual leave

Personal leave

Wellbeing program

Recognition program

Job summary

Guidera O’Connor is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join the team in Bibra Lake, WA. You will manage contract administration, variations, and subcontracts across civil and water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and timely close-out.

You will draft notices, assess risks, guide project teams on contract rights and obligations, and maintain robust contractual records. The role offers flexible working arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related field.
• Significant experience as a Contracts Administrator on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, SOPA, cost control and subcontract management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify risks or inconsistencies in contracts.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality with strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all contract administration activities, such as identifying contract management requirements and ensuring contractual obligations are met in a timely manner.
• Draft and prepare variations and all correspondence including notices of delay, extensions and other claims for approval.
• Proactively assess commercial and contractual risks and opportunities, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate.
• Provide support and guidance to the project teams on contractual interpretation and obligations.
• Draft, review, negotiate and administer subcontracts to ensure proper flow down from Head Contract and minimise risk gaps.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive commercial alignment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and contractual records.

Skills

Contract administration

Variations drafting

Subcontracts management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management/engineering/quantity surveying or related field

Job description

Guidera O’Connor is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join the team in Bibra Lake, WA. You will manage contract administration, variations, and subcontracts across civil and water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and timely close-out.

You will draft notices, assess risks, guide project teams on contract rights and obligations, and maintain robust contractual records. The role offers flexible working arrangements where possible.