Associate Director - Superintendent - Contract Administrator

Title: Associate Director - Superintendent - Contract Administrator

Location: Cairns Australia

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd

Business Line: PgM & R+I

Job Description:

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Lead the delivery of major infrastructure projects that shape Queensland.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Across Queensland, our teams are helping government and industry partners deliver the transport infrastructure that connects communities, supports economic growth and prepares our cities and regions for the future.

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director - Contract Administrator to join our growing Construction Management and Contract Administration team.

This is a senior role for an infrastructure professional who brings extensive experience in the administration and delivery of complex road and transport infrastructure projects. You'll take a leading role in managing major construction contracts, working closely with government clients, contractors, technical specialists and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with contractual, technical, commercial and quality requirements.

You'll be trusted to provide sound commercial and contractual advice, lead teams, manage complex issues and make decisions that protect project outcomes. Your experience will be particularly valuable on high-value road infrastructure and major Design & Construct, construct-only, collaborative and alliance projects.

What you'll do

Lead the administration and delivery of major, high-value road and transport infrastructure contracts, ensuring projects achieve their time, cost, quality, safety and contractual objectives.

• Undertake the role of Superintendent, Contract Administrator, Administrator's Representative or Principal's Representative, depending on the project and client requirements.
• Provide senior contractual and commercial leadership across the full project lifecycle, from mobilisation and construction through to completion and close-out.
• Manage and administer complex construction contracts in accordance with contractual requirements, TMR standards, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Provide expert advice to clients and project leadership on contractual, commercial, technical, operational and risk matters.
• Lead the assessment and management of variations, claims, extensions of time, payment claims, contractual notices and other commercial matters.
• Lead the resolution of complex contractual and project issues, using sound judgement, negotiation and commercial awareness to achieve positive outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technical specialists, project professionals and external advisors.
• Provide leadership across technical, quality, safety, environmental and construction matters, ensuring appropriate standards are consistently applied.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, reporting and contract administration processes.
• Monitor project expenditure, contract payments, forecasts, cash flow and emerging commercial risks, providing clear advice on trends and potential impacts.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefing papers and advice for senior client and government stakeholders on project status, expenditure, risks, incidents and emerging issues.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a senior infrastructure professional who combines deep technical and construction experience with strong commercial judgement and leadership capability.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification recognised by Engineers Australia.
• RPEQ registration.
• Extensive experience (20+ years) in the contract administration and delivery of major road infrastructure projects.
• Significant experience acting as a Contract Administrator, Superintendent, Administrator's Representative or Principal's Representative.
• Strong experience administering complex road infrastructure construction contracts, ideally including TIC-CO, D&C, CPA, Alliance or equivalent contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration, including variations, claims, extensions of time, payment claims, contractual notices, disputes and contractor performance.
• A strong understanding of civil construction and infrastructure delivery, including roads, bridges, pavements, earthworks, drainage and associated infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Transport and Main Roads policies, standards, specifications and contract procedures

The projects you'll work on

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to some of Queensland's most significant infrastructure programs, working across complex projects that can include:

• Major road upgrades and transport infrastructure
• High-value construct-only and Design & Construct projects
• Bridges and major structures
• Earthworks and complex pavement construction
• Drainage and stormwater infrastructure
• Road furniture and safety infrastructure
• Electrical infrastructure and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• Landscaping and urban design
• Retaining structures and associated civil works
• Complex multidisciplinary transport programs

This role provides the opportunity to work at the intersection of construction, contracts, commercial management and project leadership - with genuine influence over how major infrastructure projects are delivered.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.