Reporting to the Contracts Manager, the Senior Contracts Administrator will ensure efficient and effective management of the financial and contractual activities within the project.
We are looking for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in contract management, procurement, and claims handling. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding formal writing skills and a proven track record of taking commercial ownership of projects, while providing vital support to the Contracts Manager and wider Commercial and Finance team.
The Project
McConnell Dowell and CPB Contractors, along with Design partners Mott McDonald, Arup and Aurecon have been awarded the Tram Grade Separation Projects as an Alliance, comprising of works at three main locations along the Glenelg Tram Line. The level crossings at Marion Road, Cross Road (MAC) and Morphett Road (MTX) will be replaced by tram overpasses, removing the interface with road traffic and creating new public spaces beneath. This project will improve network efficiency and safety at their locations for all users.
These projects will be delivered by the Tram Grade Separation Projects Alliance (TGSPA) together with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility as the Commercial function representative on the project.
- Manage subcontract accounts and monitoring commercial performance.
- Ensure that all subcontracts, supply and services contracts are procured, executed, delivered and closed out.
- Mentor and support other site-based Contract Administration staff.
- Promote and carry out training of contract administration and project commercial staff.
- Identify, price, and negotiate variations to the contract.
- Accurate and timely financial and contractual reporting
Position Requirements
- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications and/or minimum of five years’ experience in commercial/contractual management in engineering and/or construction.
- A minimum of five years of financial management experience with at least three years in a construction environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of subcontract principles, together with the ability to draft and administer subcontracts.
- Commercial acumen accompanied by negotiation and inter-relationship skills.
- Clear and definitive communication skills - written and verbal.
- Proven ability to train, mentor, motivate and develop other Contract Administrators and Cost Administrators.
- Strong team player and demonstrated ability to work as part of, or lead, a team.
- Superior organisational and time management skills.
This role is based in the project office, Adelaide CBD. From early 2025 the role will relocate to the project site (Metro - South of Adelaide CBD), to support the project operations team in a construction environment.
A competitive salary, commensurate with this key role, will be offered to the successful candidate.
This position is based in Adelaide, South Australia.
Applicants must be SA based or willing to relocate at their own expense. We are unable to consider interstate based or FIFO applications.
About Us
McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
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 small enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.
Employee Benefits
- As a national partner of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), all employees can enjoy free membership.
- Financial Wellbeing Initiatives - MLC Superannuation Plan, anz@work program, FinFit tool and financial consultations.
- Discounted Corporate Health Cover
- Salary Packaging - Easi Novated Lease
- Samsung Partnership Program
So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!
PLEASE NOTE ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
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 testing.
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly, we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
