SENIOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
- Own the commercial and contractual management of a major marine infrastructure project, including compliance, risk and cost control.
- Prepare and manage progress claims, variations, extensions of time and subcontractor contracts.
- Monitor budgets and forecasts, maintain contract records, and advise project teams while engaging with clients and suppliers.
- FIFO role on either a 2:1 or 3:1 roster
- Take ownership of commercial and contract management activities
- Work with Australia's leading marine and dredging contractor
About the Company
Hall Contracting is an Australian-owned marine and dredging contractor delivering projects across Australia, South East Asia and the Pacific Islands. With extensive experience in dredging, civil contracting and marine engineering, Hall Contracting has built a strong reputation for delivering complex projects safely and efficiently, with a commitment to its clients, employees and the wider community.
The Opportunity
Hall Contracting is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join its team on a major marine infrastructure project on Groote Eylandt.
This is a full-time FIFO role on either a 2:1 or 3:1 roster for the duration of the project, with the potential for ongoing opportunities with Hall Contracting upon completion. After project completion the role will then be based out of Hall Contracting’s Portside office in Hamilton, Brisbane.
Whether you're ready to step up into a senior role or are an established Senior Contract Administrator looking for a unique project opportunity, this is your chance to take ownership of the commercial function on a specialised marine infrastructure project.
The Benefits
- Take ownership of commercial and contractual outcomes on a major infrastructure project.
- Work on a specialised marine construction project in a unique location.
- Collaborate with an experienced team across commercial, engineering and project delivery.
- Join an established Australian-owned contractor with a strong pipeline of marine and civil construction work.
- Build on your experience managing complex contracts, claims and project commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, including cost control, contractual compliance and risk management.
- Prepare, assess and submit progress claims, variations and extensions of time.
- Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration and ongoing commercial performance.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting to support effective project controls.
- Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual entitlements and opportunities to protect project margins.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders on contractual matters and commercial negotiations.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and ensure contractual obligations and deadlines are met.
- Provide commercial advice and support to the project management team throughout project delivery.
About You
- Tertiary Qualifications in a related field (i.e. Bachelor of Business Management, Diploma of Construction/Project Management, Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Quantity Surveying)
- Demonstrated experience in a Contracts Administrator role within construction, civil infrastructure, marine, dredging or a related engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, commercial management, variations, progress claims and extensions of time.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to monitor project costs and support forecasting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and take ownership of commercial deliverables.
- Must be able to do FIFO role on either a 2:1 or 3:1 roster
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please do not hesitate to contact us on 07 3041 4256 for further information or a confidential discussion.
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