Technical Director - Contract Administrator (CAO3)

Job description

Job Description
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.
The Associate Director - Contract Administrator (CAO3) is responsible for managing major road infrastructure construction contracts as assigned and ensuring the contracts are completed to a specified standard and within budget and time.
You will:
• Contribute to the establishment and administration of major government road infrastructure contracts

to ensure appropriate quality standards are met and contracts are completed to time, cost and

quality requirements.

• Perform the role of Administrator (Superintendent), Administrator’s Representative or Principal’s

Representative Agent in the administration and surveillance of contracts, in accordance 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 authorities affected by the works.

• Manage and co-ordinate all phases of the contract administration of road infrastructure projects in

terms of quality, safety and environmental issues and contribute to the development and

documentation of quality management procedures to facilitate the effective delivery of projects to a

high standard.

• Manage a team of engineers, technical staff and external advisors in the delivery of infrastructure

projects, monitoring and reviewing all technical aspects of the project and ensuring that appropriate

standards are adopted for project objectives.

• Use appropriate monitoring and reporting mechanisms with respect to all phases of project delivery

of infrastructure programs, guiding continuous improvement.

• Provide reports and briefing notes on a variety of issues including the status of works, expenditure

against program / project, conditions of the state road network and major incidents, and

• Monitor expenditure on the works including costs of contract payments, contract administration and

Principal’s materials / services against the project budget and forecast expenditure trends and cash

flow requirements for the balance of the project

Qualifications
What you’ll bring
• A minimum of seven years of experience as a contract administrator or contract administrator's

representative in TIC-CO contract, CPA contract or equivalent road infrastructure contract.

• A minimum of 10 years of post-RPEQ registration experience or a minimum of 14 years of postgraduate experience in any combination of the contract administration, construction, maintenance,

and design of road infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated extensive experience in all contract administration aspects of road infrastructure

construction including asphalt and granular pavements, pavement surfacing, road furniture, bridge,

earthworks, drainage, electrical, Intelligent Transport System (ITS), landscape and urban design,

and retaining walls.

• Demonstrated sound consultation, conflict avoidance, and group facilitation skills, and

• Demonstrated expertise in managing and supervising projects to Transport and Main Roads policies,

standards and specifications.
Desirable:
• Demonstrated experience in the administration of contracts:

• AS 2124 style of contracts such as:

− Transport Infrastructure Contracts – Construct Only (TIC-CO), and

− Road Construction Contracts (RCC)

• AS 4300 style of contracts such as:

− Transport Infrastructure Contracts – Design and Construct (D&C)

− Relational contracts

− Collaborative Project Agreements (CPA), or

− Alliance

Additional Information
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.
Why you’ll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing, and hybrid work options.

• Purchase up to 6 weeks of additional annual leave per year.

• Volunteer and representation lea

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