Contract Administrator

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia laing O'Rourke Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team on the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile project, supporting the Project Delivery Team's commercial and financial resources to meet requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support procurement activity in accordance with the construction program, sharing information and experiences with the Commercial Manager as required.
  • Certify and process subcontractor claims received from contractors, compiling and processing documentation in line with timing requirements.
  • Ensure all contractual terms are understood by the project team and subcontracts are managed appropriately in accordance with contract terms.
  • Undertake post-contract reviews and report on recommendations and corrective actions.
  • Assist in ensuring that commitments, cost to date, accruals, estimate to complete, and risk & opportunity information are completed by cost code/control account owners in the required format and in accordance with timing requirements.
  • Identify trends in forecast costs and propose measures to remedy elements of the project where costs are not meeting budget.
  • Work closely with key EBTA personnel to understand and assist in managing key risks and opportunities as they relate to Section delivery.
  • Compile the monthly contract review pack and present it with the Section Director at monthly Alliance contract/project reviews.
About You
  • You have a working knowledge of bonds, guarantees, warranties, insurances, letters of intent, and other common contractual mechanisms.
  • You can manage the recording and submission of claims in respect of delay and loss / expense, formulating detailed arguments and making representation to relevant parties.
  • You ensure that all necessary project records are produced, updated, and recorded to support preparation of reports, variations, and claims (e.g., contract and risk registers, site diaries).
  • You understand programmes and the importance of logic links, using programmes and progress records to give notices and create reports for internal and external use.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is AU$120,000 - AU$150,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, mental health and wellbeing initiatives, paid parental leave policies, additional purchased leave options, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

About Laing O'Rourke

We are a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure. Our business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects to landmark buildings at the transport interface.


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