Senior Contract Administrator Superintendent – Major Infrastructure

Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects that shape Queensland.

At AECOM were delivering a better world. Across Queensland our teams are helping government and industry partners deliver the transport infrastructure that connects communities supports economic growth and prepares our cities and regions for the future.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator / Superintendent to join our growing Construction Management and Contract Administration team.

This is a senior role for an infrastructure professional who brings extensive experience in the administration and delivery of complex road and transport infrastructure projects. Youll take a leading role in managing major construction contracts working closely with government clients contractors technical specialists and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and in accordance with contractual technical commercial and quality requirements.

Youll be trusted to provide sound commercial and contractual advice lead teams manage complex issues and make decisions that protect project outcomes. Your experience will be particularly valuable on high-value road infrastructure and major Design & Construct construct-only collaborative and alliance projects.

What youll do

As a Senior Contract Administrator / Superintendent youll play a critical role in the successful delivery and administration of major infrastructure contracts.

Youll:

• Lead the administration and delivery of major high-value road and transport infrastructure contracts ensuring projects achieve their time cost quality safety and contractual objectives.
• Undertake the role of Superintendent Contract Administrator Administrators Representative or Principals Representative depending on the project and client requirements.
• Provide senior contractual and commercial leadership across the full project lifecycle from mobilisation and construction through to completion and close-out.
• Manage and administer complex construction contracts in accordance with contractual requirements TMR standards policies procedures and relevant legislation.
• Provide expert advice to clients and project leadership on contractual commercial technical operational and risk matters.
• Lead the assessment and management of variations claims extensions of time payment claims contractual notices and other commercial matters.
• Lead the resolution of complex contractual and project issues using sound judgement negotiation and commercial awareness to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers technical specialists project professionals and external advisors.
• Provide leadership across technical quality safety environmental and construction matters ensuring appropriate standards are consistently applied.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance reporting and contract administration processes.
• Monitor project expenditure contract payments forecasts cash flow and emerging commercial risks providing clear advice on trends and potential impacts.
• Prepare high-quality reports briefing papers and advice for senior client and government stakeholders on project status expenditure risks incidents and emerging issues.

Qualifications :

What youll bring

Were looking for a senior infrastructure professional who combines deep technical and construction experience with strong commercial judgement and leadership capability.

Youll ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised by Engineers Australia.
• RPEQ registration.
• Extensive experience in the contract administration and delivery of major road infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience acting as a Contract Administrator Superintendent Administrators Representative or Principals Representative.
• Strong experience administering complex road infrastructure construction contracts ideally including TIC-CO D&C CPA Alliance or equivalent contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration including variations claims extensions of time payment claims contractual notices disputes and contractor performance.
• A strong understanding of civil construction and infrastructure delivery including roads bridges pavements earthworks drainage and associated infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Transport and Main Roads policies standards specifications and contract procedures.
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Additional Information :

The projects youll work on

Youll have the opportunity to contribute to some of Queenslands most significant infrastructure programs working across complex projects that can include:

• Major road upgrades and transport infrastructure
• High-value construct-only and Design & Construct projects
• Bridges and major structures
• Earthworks and complex pavement construction
• Drainage and stormwater infrastructure
• Road furniture and safety infrastructure
• Electrical infrastructure and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Landscaping and urban design
• Retaining structures and associated civil works
• Complex multidisciplinary transport programs

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of construction contracts commercial management and project leadership with genuine influence over how major infrastructure projects are delivered.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time