Technical Director - Contract Administrator (CAO3)

About the role

AECOM is recruiting an Associate Director - Contract Administrator (CAO3) in Queensland to manage major road infrastructure construction contracts. The role ensures contracts are completed to a specified standard, within budget and on time, and sits at the intersection of construction, contracts, commercial management and project leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to establishing and administering major government road infrastructure contracts so quality standards are met and projects finish on time, within cost and quality requirements.
• Act as Administrator (Superintendent), Administrator's Representative or Principal's Representative Agent in line with the Department of Transport and Main Roads' Standards, Contract Procedures and General Conditions of Contract.
• Liaise with project, technical and operational staff to coordinate external service authorities, community industry groups, other agencies and local government.
• Manage and coordinate all phases of contract administration, covering quality, safety and environmental issues, and help develop quality management procedures.
• Manage a team of engineers, technical staff and external advisors, reviewing technical aspects and ensuring project standards are adopted.
• Use monitoring and reporting mechanisms to guide continuous improvement, and provide reports on works status, expenditure, conditions of the state road network and major incidents.
• Monitor expenditure on contract payments, administration and principal's materials and services against the budget, forecasting cash flow needs.

Required profile

• Minimum of seven years as a contract administrator or representative in TIC-CO, CPA or equivalent road infrastructure contracts.
• Minimum of 10 years post-RPEQ registration or 14 years postgraduate experience in contract administration, construction, maintenance and design of road infrastructure.
• Extensive experience in road infrastructure contract administration, including asphalt and granular pavements, pavement surfacing, road furniture, bridges, earthworks, drainage, electrical, ITS, landscape and urban design, and retaining walls.
• Sound consultation, conflict avoidance and group facilitation skills, and expertise managing projects to Transport and Main Roads policies and specifications.

Desirable

• Experience administering AS 2124-style contracts (TIC-CO, RCC) and AS 4300-style contracts (D&C, relational, CPA, alliance).

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job sharing and hybrid work.
• Purchase of up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year, volunteer and representation leave, and flexible public holidays.