Senior Site Contracts Administrator / Quantity Surveyor
Location: Karratha, site-based
Contract: 6 months | FIFO 2:1 roster
Hours: 10.5 hr/day + 30 min unpaid break
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Site Contracts Administrator (or Quantity Surveyor) to join our client. This is a stand-alone, site-based role working closely with the Project Director, PM, and Site Manager, with support from the Senior Contracts Specialist in Perth. The successful candidate will manage all site-related contract and commercial aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, accurate reporting, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide guidance on contract obligations and preserve company rights on-site
* Ensure all project staff comply with contract requirements and deadlines
* Identify, record, and report all relevant site events, issues, changes, and deviations
* Maintain on-site change log and liaise with Project Manager/Contracts Manager for compliance
* Prepare daily and weekly contractual and commercial reports
* Assist with management and tracking of project expenditures and cost forecasting
* Liaise with consortium partner's commercial team and resolve on-site commercial issues
* Support preparation and resolution of claims and variations, including quantifying delay impacts
* Prepare progress claims in conjunction with PMT/Cost Controller
* Pursue commercial opportunities to reduce project cost, maximise efficiencies, and improve margins
* Issue site instructions, RFQs, variations, and other contractual notices as required
* Support subcontractor and supplier management, including negotiation and dispute resolution
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline
* 5+ years' experience as a senior contracts administrator in resources, construction, or energy sectors
* Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and industry-standard commercial practices
* Proven experience managing contractual and commercial aspects of major projects
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and commercial awareness
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously
* Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
* Team player and informal leadership ability
* Proficient in MS Excel and contract management systems
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