At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.
Sydney Metro West is a transformational 24 km underground railway connecting Sydney CBD to Parramatta, with stations at Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street.
The Linewide package connects the entire system, delivering the critical rail infrastructure and technology that bring the metro network to life.
Project offices are located across several Sydney locations including the CBD, Clyde, Rosehill, The Bays and Burwood North.
We are seeking experienced Contract Administrator to join our Commercial team on the Sydney Metro West Linewide Project.
This role is responsible for the effective management of subcontract procurement, contract administration, and cost control to support the successful commercial delivery of the project.
You will work closely with delivery and engineering teams ensuring procurement strategies and subcontract scopes of work align with construction methodologies and programme requirements.
Be part of initial tender interviews with subcontractors to clarify their terms, conditions, and exclusions.
Identify, assess, and negotiate departures from head contract terms within subcontract agreements to manage risk and protect the project’s commercial position.
Proactively manage subcontract variations, claims, and change events, ensuring timely assessment, negotiation, and resolution to minimise commercial exposure.
Demonstrate proficiency in project management systems, including Project Cost Reporting (PCR), Project Pack Web (PPW), Aconex, TeamBinder, SharePoint.
Monitor subcontractor financial performance and cash flow, contributing to project cost reporting, forecasting, and overall commercial performance.
Prepare and maintain accurate cost forecasts for allocated subcontracts and cost codes, typically in collaboration with delivery and engineering teams.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice.
We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours.
We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives. And we do this with everything we do.
From humble beginnings 75 years ago, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading building, infrastructure, rail and transport companies.
We’re incredibly proud of our history in Australia – but it’s what we’re delivering for the future that drives our teams each and every day.
Our diverse experience and expertise enable us to create innovative and enduring solutions for our customers.
The fact we can do this across multiple industry sectors means we’re up for any challenge.
We’re currently delivering many of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects – from the Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Sydney Metro to the Australian-first Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Queensland – as well as significant water, property and urban renewal projects.
You’ll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.
Our people-first philosophy puts us at the front of the industry and continues to attract the best and brightest talent.
Our customers trust us to deliver complex, city-shaping projects because we push boundaries and employ innovation in everything we do.
We transform lives.
