CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. 

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Project

The project is in the Defence sector on sites located in regional Western Australia. The overall project is more than 2 years in duration, involving significant construction upgrades to airfield asphalt pavements and related infrastructure assets.

Your Opportunity

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a vital role in managing and overseeing the contractual aspects of our operations. You will work closely with various teams and manage the administration of all subcontractor and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits. All this while ensuring the contracts are well-drafted, compliant, and effectively administered. Your attention to detail and organization will contribute to the success of our projects and relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management of administration of subcontract and supplier contracts
• Leading commercial input into procurement and preparation of subcontract documents
• Negotiation and administration of subcontract and supplier contracts within budgets.
• Assessing subcontractor claims, invoices and variations
• Preparation of project monthly report including providing workings completed, programmed and cost data

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Economics / Law / Business
• Ability to build rapport and manage relationships
• The ability to work in as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements involved in specific contracts
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Attention to detail and ability to notice errors

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

 Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.