Commercial / Contracts Administrator

Layer 2 Intelligence Pty Ltd (L2iQ) is seeking an experienced Commercial / Contracts Administrator to join our growing team and support the successful delivery of customer-critical projects across transport, rail, critical infrastructure and other complex project environments.

This is an opportunity for an experienced commercial professional to apply strong contract administration, procurement and cost-control capability within a specialist engineering and project delivery environment.

You will work closely with Engineers, Project Managers, Clients, Contractors, Procurement teams and Subcontractors to support effective commercial management and successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen together with sound contract administration capability, attention to detail, stakeholder management and a practical understanding of project delivery.

The Opportunity

You will:

  • Apply your expertise in contract administration, commercial management, procurement and project cost control across complex infrastructure and engineering projects.
  • Work as a key commercial member of project teams, supporting Engineers and Project Managers across Clients, Contractors and Subcontractors.
  • Assess and process payment claims, variations and extension of time requests, ensuring compliance with project and contractual requirements.
  • Prepare scopes of work, tender packages and subcontract procurement documentation, supporting procurement activities and negotiations.
  • Support the management of subcontractor procurement, performance, compliance and commercial obligations.
  • Maintain project cost controls, contract registers and commercial reporting systems.
  • Monitor project costs, forecast expenditure and identify commercial risks, cost issues and emerging project impacts.
  • Review and interpret project specifications, contracts and commercial requirements to support accurate delivery of works.
  • Manage and assess variation claims and commercial changes, supporting effective resolution and project outcomes.
  • Support progress claims, commercial reporting and general project administration in accordance with project and company processes.
  • Work collaboratively with project delivery teams to identify commercial issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with Clients, Contractors, Subcontractors and internal project stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of L2iQ’s commercial capability and Client relationships.

This is a diverse and hands-on role covering commercial management, contract administration, procurement, cost control, subcontractor management and project support, with a strong focus on complex engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with Engineers and Project Managers across all states, supported by our Senior and Principal engineers and project leadership.

If you enjoy working in a project environment, solving commercial challenges and want to contribute across the full project lifecycle in a specialist engineering environment, we encourage you to apply.

About You

  • Relevant qualification or experience in Contract Administration, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
  • 2–3+ years’ experience in contract administration, procurement or commercial project support, preferably within construction, heavy industrial, rail or infrastructure environments.
  • Experience working on complex rail, infrastructure or engineering projects.
  • Strong understanding of contract terms, commercial administration, cost control and project reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience managing or assessing payment claims, variations and extension of time requests.
  • Experience preparing scopes of work, tender packages and supporting subcontract procurement and negotiations.
  • Strong understanding of project cost management, forecasting and commercial risk.
  • Ability to interpret project specifications, contracts and associated project documentation.
  • Strong data processing and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and competing project requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving capability and a practical, can-do approach.
  • Commercially minded, with the ability to identify risks, opportunities and issues that may impact project cost, scope or delivery.
  • Flexible to travel for project assignments as required.
  • Full Australian working rights and flexibility to travel for project assignments are required.
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Apply now to join L2iQ.