Contracts Administrator - Major Civil Infrastructure Project

Overview

Join a prominent civil infrastructure initiative as a Contract Administrator, delivering commercial and contractual support crucial to project success. The role focuses on managing contract documentation, handling variations and claims, and overseeing subcontractor administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration services across a large-scale civil infrastructure project.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Handle variations, issue notices, process claims, and manage all contractual correspondence.
• Support financial processes including progress claims, project forecasting, and cost monitoring.
• Maintain accurate registers and records of contracts and commercial documents.
• Ensure subcontractor management and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Review project documentation to confirm alignment with contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Commercial team on reporting and commercial operations.
• Monitor project risks and contribute to identifying new commercial opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to company processes, systems, and client standards.

Candidate Profile

• Experience as a Contract Administrator within civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with projects such as earthworks, roads, pipelines, utilities, or renewable energy sectors.
• Understanding of construction contracts, handling variations, and commercial workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic project environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant construction management software.
• Preferably qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or similar disciplines.

Employment Benefits & Conditions

• Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) roster of 2 weeks on, 1 week off.
• 30% FIFO salary uplift applied.
• Return flights for FIFO employees covered.
• Fully maintained on-site accommodation and provision of all meals during stay.
• Opportunity to engage with a major civil infrastructure project and enhance your career.
• Supported career development within an expanding national construction company.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Company Culture & Inclusion

Be part of a team recognized for delivering impactful infrastructure projects while working alongside experts, gaining career growth opportunities in a thriving organization.

Symal prioritizes strong people-focused values and high performance. The company offers extensive development programs, wellness initiatives, social engagement benefits, and inclusion initiatives supporting diversity including women in construction, veterans transitioning careers, and Indigenous communities.

Applicants such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.