About the role

McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team supporting an upcoming major civil infrastructure project in metropolitan Adelaide.

Joining as the project builds towards delivery, you’ll work closely with the Project Commercial Manager and broader project team to manage subcontract and commercial activities and support strong project outcomes.

This is a hands-on commercial role covering procurement, subcontract administration, cost reporting, forecasting, claims and variations.

Key responsibilities

- Manage subcontract accounts, payment applications, notices and progress claims in line with contractual requirements.
- Support the procurement, administration, negotiation and close-out of subcontracts and supply and service agreements.
- Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts, supporting broader project commercial reporting.
- Identify, price and negotiate variations and extensions of time, maintaining relevant registers and supporting documentation.
- Identify and manage commercial risks, monitor contractual obligations and support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.

About you You’ll be an experienced commercial skilled with strong construction knowledge and the confidence to manage subcontract and contractual matters in a busy project environment.

You’ll bring

- Strong experience administering subcontracts and assessing subcontractor claims and variations.
- Knowledge of tendering, procurement processes and commercial and contractual principles.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and the ability to resolve contractual issues.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams.
- Understanding of construction processes and project delivery, with strong organisational and time management skills.

This role is Adelaide-based.



Applicants must currently reside in Adelaide or be willing to relocate at their own expense

About Us McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people. From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?

The work you’ll do will have a tangible positive impact on people’s lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together. Apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

📌 Contract Administrator | Major Infrastructure Project | Adelaide
🏢 Mcconnell Dowell
📍 Adelaide