At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts and subcontractors for major energy infrastructure projects.
- Company: Established Australian contractor with a strong project pipeline.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and opportunity to work on significant projects.
- Other info: Canberra-based position with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a senior role in a growing energy sector and make an impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract administration and strong commercial judgement required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team of an established Australian infrastructure contractor supporting the delivery of major energy and electrical infrastructure projects in the Canberra region.
The successful candidate will provide senior commercial and contractual support throughout project delivery, working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, procurement teams and commercial leadership.
The role will involve managing subcontractors, costs, contracts, variations, claims and commercial risk across technically complex project packages.
This opportunity will suit an experienced contractor-side commercial professional with a strong background in energy, power, electrical, civil or major infrastructure delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage head contract and subcontract commercial administration.
- Prepare, assess and negotiate variations and contractual claims.
- Prepare and review progress claims and payment assessments.
- Manage subcontractor claims, variations and commercial correspondence.
- Monitor project budgets, commitments, forecasts and cost-to-complete.
- Prepare monthly commercial and project cost reporting.
- Support procurement, tender evaluations and subcontract awards.
- Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks and opportunities.
- Maintain variations, claims, procurement and commercial registers.
- Review contracts, drawings, scopes, specifications and technical documentation.
- Prepare and manage contractual notices, EOTs and commercial entitlements.
- Support project cash flow forecasting and financial performance.
- Maintain comprehensive commercial records and contractual documentation.
- Support project teams in resolving contractual and commercial issues.
- Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have
- Significant experience as a Senior Contract Administrator, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Senior Commercial professional.
- Strong contractor-side construction or infrastructure experience.
- Experience managing subcontractors, variations, claims and commercial negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and contract administration.
- Experience with cost control, forecasting, monthly reporting and cost-to-complete.
- Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, specifications and technical scopes.
- Strong commercial judgement and attention to contractual detail.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using commercial/project management systems.
- Strong written communication skills, particularly commercial correspondence and contractual notices.
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Highly Regarded Experience
- Experience in one or more of the following will be particularly valuable:
- Transmission and distribution
- Substations and high-voltage infrastructure
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Electrical infrastructure
- Utilities
- Government infrastructure
- Major EPC projects
Why Consider the Opportunity?
- Work on significant energy and electrical infrastructure projects.
- Join an established Australian contractor with a strong project pipeline.
- Senior commercial position with exposure to major project packages.
- Canberra-based opportunity.
- Build further experience within Australia's growing energy infrastructure sector.
- Work closely with experienced project and commercial leadership.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience.
Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Quantity Surveyor in Canberra employer: Ggangermann
Ggangermann offers a dynamic work environment focused on major energy and electrical infrastructure projects, providing employees with opportunities to engage in technically complex work. The company values collaboration among Project Managers, Engineers, and procurement teams, fostering professional growth and development. Employees can expect to manage significant contracts and commercial risks, enhancing their expertise in the infrastructure sector.
