AWCON is a rapidly growing Australian civil construction contractor delivering complex projects across the mining and heavy industry sectors. With a proven track record delivering projects valued from $1 million to $100 million, we partner with Tier 1 clients on major projects throughout Australia.

We are actively pursuing new opportunities to strengthen our project pipeline, and with an expanding national footprint, AWCON offers the opportunity to build a long-term career working on diverse and challenging projects across the country. Due to significant growth, we are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our Commercial team and support our operations across Australia. This role is based at our head office in Orange, NSW, however work from home option may be available for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

Reporting to our General Manager of Corporate Services, you'll work closely with our site-based Project Managers, Schedulers and Project Engineers, undertaking the commercial duties of cost management, contract management and contract administration - all while protecting the Company from commercial risk.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy managing contractual and commercial processes with precision, this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As Contracts Administrator, your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Ensuring Head Contract compliance in variation notices, letters and claims as required
- Responding to and initiating contractual correspondence
- Processing claims for variations and additional entitlements to time and cost, and submitting these to the Project Manager for approval
- Managing contract variation and delay registers
- Assessing the potential for variations and delays arising from changes
- Managing subcontracts, including contract management and application
- Managing contract finalisation, ensuring all obligations are met




- Administering and submitting monthly progress claims

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing commercial and contractual processes end-to-end.

You'll bring

- Experience as a Contracts Administrator or in a similar role within the construction or resources industry (desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail
- An organised and disciplined approach to time management and deadlines
- Excellent skills across the full MS Office Suite
- High competency in Microsoft Excel (mandatory)

Why Join AWCON? At AWCON, we know our people are the foundation of our success. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can grow, contribute and build a rewarding long-term career.

When you join AWCON, you'll enjoy:

- Growth opportunities opportunities within one of Australia's fastest-growing civil construction contractors
- Exposure to major projects across the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors
- A satisfying, safety-orientated culture
- The opportunity to make a genuine impact as we continue our exponential growth
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
- A modern, values-driven culture built on accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement and delivering on our commitments
- Competitive remuneration that recognises your experience and contribution

Ready to Join Us? If you're a highly driven Contracts Administrator seeking a rewarding career with a company set for exponential growth, we'd love to hear from you.

AWCON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support your application or participation, please contact [email protected]. We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience and will work with you to accommodate your needs wherever reasonably practicable.

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