About the Company
This global construction and infrastructure leader is delivering some of Australia's most complex and critical water, energy, and transport projects.
With a strong national presence and major project wins across ANZ, they are continuing to grow their footprint through landmark joint ventures and long‐term partnerships.
The company is backed by one of the largest global construction conglomerate and operates with a collaborative delivery model underpinned by world‐class engineering and safety standards.
The Role
Based inCanberraand reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of subcontract and procurement administration across the full project lifecycle — from tender evaluations and package letting through to subcontract administration, variations, claims management and cost reporting during construction.
You will work closely with operations, procurement and JV stakeholders to ensure financial commitments align with approved budgets, contractual positions are protected, and supply chain performance delivers optimal commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
Tender Stage:
Facilitate tender evaluations and prepare evaluation reports for low-risk contracts
Review subcontractor and supplier pricing, prepare comparison sheets and recommendations
Support drafting of subcontracts, purchase orders and consultancy agreements
Negotiate competitive pricing and commercial terms
Prepare schedules of quantities, cost breakdowns and procurement timeframes
Contribute to green costing, lifecycle costing and carbon considerations in procurement decisions
Construction Stage:




Administer subcontractor and supplier appointments
Maintain variation, delay and claims registers and support formal claim preparation
Monitor progress against budget and report on commercial performancePrepare contractual correspondence and notices to protect the company's position
Coordinate procurement logistics and maintain up‐to‐date supplier registers
Work closely with site teams to manage day‐to‐day commercial activities
What We Are Looking For
Min. 3+ years' experience in contract administration, commercial or procurement roles within construction/infrastructure
Relevant tertiary qualification in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or similar
Strong understanding of subcontract management and commercial processes
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and meet demanding deadlines
Highly organised with strong analytical and negotiation skills
Comfortable engaging with clients, JV partners and internal stakeholders
Proficient in document management systems such as SharePoint
Resilient, detail‐oriented and confident operating in a quick‐paced project environment
What's on Offer
AUD130,*********,000 + Super, depending on experience
Flexible working model with a balanced mix of office, site and WFH
Long‐term project stability on a nationally significant public infrastructure program
Clear pathways to progress into Senior CA or Commercial roles
Exposure to complex contract structures within a disciplined JV environment
A collaborative, high‐performance culture where accountability and autonomy are valued
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