" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Contract Administrator | Major Infrastructure Project | Adelaide\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 Adelaide \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20705\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a major civil infrastructure project in metropolitan Adelaide\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake ownership of key commercial and contractual activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfluence commercial outcomes and support the development of the project team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e About the role\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e McConnell Dowell is seeking an established \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Contract Administrator\u003c/strong\u003e to join our team supporting an upcoming major civil infrastructure project in metropolitan Adelaide.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Joining as the project builds towards delivery, you\u0026rsquo;ll take a senior role across the project\u0026rsquo;s commercial and contractual activities, working closely with the Commercial Manager and wider project team to manage risk, identify opportunities and protect the project\u0026rsquo;s commercial position.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll also provide guidance and support to other Contract Administration team members, helping build strong and consistent commercial practices across the project.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage key commercial and contractual activities across the project.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee subcontractor performance and the commercial management of subcontract packages.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage the procurement, administration and close-out of subcontracts, supply and service agreements.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, claims, variations and disputes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Support contract negotiations and ensure head contract and subcontract obligations are understood and met.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide accurate project financial reporting and commercial input to support project performance and protect the project\u0026rsquo;s commercial position.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentor and support Contract Administrators and Assistant Contract Administrators.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e About you\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be an established Senior Contract Administrator with strong commercial experience in project, engineering or construction environments. You\u0026rsquo;ll be confident managing complex contractual matters, negotiating commercial outcomes and providing guidance to others.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll bring:\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA minimum of five years\u0026rsquo; experience in project, contractual engineering and/or construction\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial Contract Administration experience\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience assessing subcontractor claims and variations\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to analyse contractual issues and develop practical solutions\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience mentoring Contract Administrators and Assistant Contract Administrators\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMcConnell Dowell \u0026ndash; Creative Construction \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our purpose is\u0026nbsp;Providing a Better Life.\u0026nbsp;We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy join us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 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.\u0026nbsp; Because when you grow, we all grow.\u003cbr\u003e 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\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;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSo, join us, be you, and help us create better together\u003c/strong\u003e. Apply now!\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\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 \u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\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;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \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=\"934280\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "