Contracts Administrator

Date: 11 Apr 2025

Location: Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Company: John Holland

The Project

The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Alliance, comprising of John Holland, Bouygues Construction, Arcadis Australia, Jacobs and Ventia has successfully secured the contract to deliver the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, contributing to a long-lasting legacy for the community and people of Adelaide.

The project scope is concentrated on a 10.5km motorway, including more than 4kms of twin three lane tunnels, road and bridge construction and complex M&E installations. Open to traffic in 2031, the T2D alliance will offer the people of Adelaide an incredible opportunity to be a part of an iconic project, career stability and the opportunity for career progression and development.

The Role

Based in the CBD Office and reporting to the Commercial Manager you will assist in preparations and negotiate with sub-contractors for the calling of quotations and letting of contracts and provide contract administration services to assist in the project’s control of contract costs

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Prepare scopes of work, tender packages, and manage subcontract procurement and negotiations.

  • Maintain project cost controls, contract registers, and reporting systems.

  • Manage subcontractor performance, compliance, and variation claims.

  • Monitor project costs, forecast expenditure, and report risks or cost issues.

  • Interpret project specifications and contracts to ensure accurate delivery of works.

  • Support commercial reporting, progress claims, and general project administration in line with company processes and procedures.

About You

  • Experience in contract administration, procurement, or commercial project support.

  • Strong understanding of contract terms, cost control, and project reporting.

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.

  • Familiarity with project cost systems and commercial reporting (preferred).

We Offer

Your success is reflected in ours, and as an Alliance we are committed to being an employer of choice here in Adelaide. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing training and development is our priority.


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