" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eContracts Administrator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20702\"\u003e Commercial/Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20703\"\u003e Commercial/Contracts \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20704\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20705\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to work on a major infrastructure project in Melbourne\u0026#39;s West.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin an experienced and supportive project team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e- Build your commercial expertise with opportunities for future career progressi\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e McConnell Dowell is seeking a motivated and commercially minded \u003cstrong\u003eContracts Administrator\u003c/strong\u003e to join our team on a construction and infrastructure project within Melbourne\u0027s West.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level Contracts Administrator with head contractor experience, strong subcontractor management skills and the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced project environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you\u0027ll play a key role in managing contractual obligations, administering variations and supporting the commercial performance of the project, with opportunities to strengthen your expertise and explore future career pathways.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Senior Contracts Administrator and working closely with the Project Commercial Manager and wider project team, you\u0027ll support the effective management of commercial and contractual activities throughout the project lifecycle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your key responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging subcontract agreements, payment claims and close-outs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing variations, extension of time claims and contractual notices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing progress claims, cost reports and forecasts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying commercial risks and supporting negotiations and dispute resolution.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiaising with engineers and subcontractors to ensure contractual compliance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027re a proactive and organised Contracts Administrator who understands the demands of a busy construction environment. You\u0027re comfortable managing competing priorities, building strong relationships and working collaboratively with engineers, subcontractors and project stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To be successful, you\u0027ll bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 3 years\u0026rsquo; Contracts Administrator experience, ideally within a Tier 1 contractor environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience in construction contracts, subcontractor management and variations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of procurement, tendering and contractual obligations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial, negotiation and problem-solving skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication, organisation and time management skills.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in Microsoft Office and commercial project systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe work you\u0026rsquo;ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people\u0026rsquo;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. \u003cstrong\u003eBecause when you grow, we all grow.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcConnell 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo, join us, be you, and help us create better together.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply now!\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities \u0026amp; cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"930357\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "