- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Administration
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
The Manager, BU Contract Administration manages day-to-day Contract Administration for assigned projects. The role is responsible for tender preparation, contract execution, claims and variation administration, cost monitoring, payment coordination, documentation and final-account activities, while ensuring compliance with Group Contract standards.Key Outcomes
Delivers timely and accurate pre- and post-contract administration.
Maintains reliable project cost and contract information.
Ensures claims, variations, payments and final accounts are properly assessed and documented.
Supports project delivery through effective contractual and stakeholder coordination.
Identifies and escalates material contractual and commercial risks.
Maintains complete and audit-ready project contract records.
Key Responsibilities
Tender and Contract Administration
Prepare or review tender documents, scopes, cost estimates, bills of quantities and pricing schedules.
Coordinate tender clarifications, evaluations and contractor interviews.
Prepare Letters of Award and contract documents.
Ensure contracts include the required scope, specifications, drawings, payment terms and contractual conditions.
Claims and Variation Management
Assess contractor and consultant progress claims.
Prepare and review variation orders, EOT-related documentation and supporting records.
Evaluate contractual entitlement, measurement and cost impact.
Prepare recommendations for further review where required.
Project Cost Control
Monitor contract sums, approved variations, pending claims, payments and final-account position.
Maintain project cost and commercial trackers.
Identify cost variances, overclaims and unsupported submissions.
Support value-engineering and cost-control activities.
Contract Compliance and Documentation
Monitor compliance with contract terms, SOPs, approval requirements, bonds, insurance and warranties.
Maintain accurate project contract registers and records.
Ensure documents are complete, approved and audit-ready.
Follow up on outstanding contractual obligations and approvals.
Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with Project Implementation, Project Planning and Development, Finance, consultants, contractors and Group Contract.
Attend project and site meetings on contractual and commercial matters.
Clarify documentation, claim, cost and contract requirements.
Report project contractual risks, outstanding actions and cost exposure.
Team Coordination
Allocate and review work performed by Assistant Managers and Executives where assigned.
Provide technical guidance and feedback.
Monitor completion of team deliverables.
Support the development of junior team members.
Core Competencies and Technical Expertise
Technical Competencies
Project Contract Administration
Tendering and Evaluation
Claims and Variation Assessment
Progress-Payment Administration
Cost Control
Final-Account Preparation
Contract Compliance
Bill of Quantities and Cost Measurement
Contract Documentation
Operational and Team Leadership
Manages assigned project deliverables.
Coordinates a small team where applicable.
Applies technical judgement to project contractual issues.
Escalates complex or significant matters.
Ensures timely and accurate execution.
Mindset and Behaviours
Detail-oriented
Commercially aware
Proactive
Accountable
Collaborative
Solution-oriented
Resilient under deadlines
Focused on quality and compliance
Tools and Methodologies
Tender and contract-management systems
Cost and payment trackers
Claims, variation order and final-account registers
Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, NiuAce, e-Contract or equivalent systems
Approved templates, checklists and SOPs
Qualifications and Experience
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or an equivalent discipline.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 6–8 years of experience in Contract Administration or Quantity Surveying.
At least 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity.
Experience in property-development or construction projects.
The selection process may take some time as we carefully consider each talent that comes our way. Please note that we will only be in contact with successfully shortlisted candidates for the next phase of the recruitment process within 2-4 weeks. We truly appreciate your interest and always look forward to meeting great people who’d like to work with us!
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
