Contracts Administrator - Client Side - Rail Projects
Support commercial and contract administration for a major $150m+ station upgrade project amongst other jobs
Key commercial role supporting project delivery, cost control and commercial outcomes
Experience in rail, transport or major infrastructure projects would be highly desirable
Potential ASAP start for the right candidate
Great opportunity to join a major infrastructure project team working on a landmark $150m to $200m+ transport upgrade project.
Our client is seeking an experienced
Contract Administrator
to join their skilled project team working on a major $150m to $200m+ station upgrade project in Brisbane.
The Contract Administrator will support the commercial management of the project through the delivery phase, with responsibility for the detailed administration, assessment and monitoring of contractor costs, payment claims, variations and Target Outturn Cost (TOC) adjustment events.
The Contract Administrator will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with the Project Manager, Project Director, Project Controls team and broader project delivery team. The role will support the successful commercial delivery of the project and ensure contractual, financial and commercial requirements are effectively managed throughout the delivery phase.
Years of experience:
5 - 10+ years
Main Responsibilities:
Review, assess and certify monthly payment claims, including detailed verification of contractor cost submissions
Ensure contractor costs are appropriately allocated against the approved Financial Control Plan and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
Identify, investigate and elevate commercial, contractual and cost-related issues arising from payment claim assessments
Assess variations, compensation events and TOC adjustment events
Maintain accurate commercial registers and project records




Review and monitor contingency usage in accordance with contractual requirements
Monitor contractor cost performance and provide transparency of cost trends, risks and forecast outcomes
Prepare commercial correspondence, notices, assessments and recommendations in accordance with the Contract
Support monthly commercial reporting and work closely with Project Controls to validate and report project financial performance
Administer interfaces with related project agreements and key stakeholders
Manage commercial interfaces with the Independent Certifier, Independent Safety Assessor and Independent Financial Auditor
Manage third-party interface agreements and associated commercial requirements
Provide commercial advice and support to the Project Manager, Project Director and Commercial Manager
Support the broader project team to ensure commercial issues are identified and managed effectively
Promote accurate, timely and commercially sound decision-making across the project
Qualifications & Skills:
Demonstrated experience administering complex Design and Construct contracts during the delivery phase
Experience working with Incentivised Target Cost (ITC), target cost or other fully cost-reimbursable contract models would be highly desirable
Strong experience in the assessment of payment claims, variations and cost reimbursement mechanisms
Experience in contract administration and commercial management processes
Experience working on major infrastructure, rail or transport projects highly desirable
Experience working within integrated project delivery teams
Strong understanding of project financial controls, cost reporting and commercial processes
Additional information
Support commercial and contract administration for a major $150m+ station upgrad
Experience in rail, transport or major infrastructure projects would be highly d
Potential ASAP start for the right candidate
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📌 Contracts Administrator - Client Side - Rail Projects (Queensland)
🏢 Amida Recruitment
📍 Queensland