Job no:******
Work type:Permanent – Full-Time
Location:Newcastle
Categories:Estimating and Contracts Administration
Newcastle office base
Be part of Australia's energy future
Join our growing the Energy team as aContracts Administrator, supporting major renewable energy, power infrastructure and utility projects.
From procurement to project delivery, you'll play a key role in driving commercial outcomes while working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide commercial and contractual support across multiple energy projects, ensuring effective contract administration, cost control and risk management throughout the project lifecycle
Manage and ensure compliance with client contract throughout the project/s
Oversee project start up, procurement, delivery and project close out
Liaise with internal Duratec team and external stakeholders
Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to the client
Manage subcontractors from onboarding to claim assessments
Monitor commissioning activities including documentation
Collaborate with the project team to ensure adherence to procedures, policies, and contractual obligations
Maintain relevant registers that track and substantiate the projects commercial position
Contribute to the project commercial strategy and drive commercial outcomes
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you will bring previous experience in a varied contract administration role in the construction/ infrastructure/energy or utilities industry, along with:
The ability to engage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to build mutually beneficial relationships
Experience in communicating directly with clients and managing all upstream commercials
Exposure to EPC, design and construct, GC21, AS**** or bespoke energy contracts (highly regarded)




An understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with all projects contractual agreements
Sound working knowledge of project administration and project control
Analytical skills and high attention to detail
Positive negotiation, conflict and influencing skills
The ability to present information to a range of audiences
Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Qualifications & Requirements
Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline.
THE BENEFITS
Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
Paid parental leave
Salary sacrifice options
Novated lease options
Access to everyday discounts from Australia's leading retailers with Flare
Employee Assistance Program
First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.
ABOUT US
The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed group, Duratec is a specialist construction company with engineering and digital transformation at our backbone.We've been around since **** giving us solid foundations and we're currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.
Operating across Australia and Papua New Guinea, we work on projects in Defence, energy, marine & infrastructure.
Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we're dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.
We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia.
We have an exciting future ahead and it's a excellent time to join the team!
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.
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📌 Contracts Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Duratec
📍 New South Wales