Lead Contracts and Cost Administrator

This ASX-listed gold development company is advancing a significant international mining project through final study phases and toward project execution. With a substantial resource base, a well-defined development pathway and strong project momentum, the organisation is building the capability required to successfully transition from study and planning into construction and operational readiness.

Operating within a remote and logistically complex environment, the company is now seeking experienced commercial professionals who can help establish the governance, controls and commercial discipline required to support a major project delivery phase.

An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Lead Contracts & Cost Administrator to take ownership of the commercial administration function for a major mining development project.

Reporting into senior project leadership, this role will be responsible for leading contract administration, cost control, claims management and commercial governance across a diverse portfolio of project packages. The position will play a critical role in ensuring contractors are effectively managed, costs remain controlled, commercial risks are identified early and project delivery remains aligned with approved budgets and schedules.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strong commercial acumen and practical project delivery experience, ideally gained within mining, infrastructure or large-scale resource developments.

• Lead contract administration across major project packages from tender and award through to close-out and final account
• Develop and implement commercial governance frameworks, procedures, approval workflows and reporting systems
• Support procurement and tender processes including commercial evaluation, negotiation and contract award
• Manage contractor claims, variations, delay events and commercial disputes
• Maintain contract registers, commitments, accruals, forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting
• Review payment claims, milestone achievements and contractor performance against contractual obligations
• Provide commercial oversight of logistics, mobilisation, camp services, fuel supply and remote site support activities
• Support cashflow forecasting, commercial risk management and monthly project cost reviews
• Build productive relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Mentor and develop commercial team members while promoting a culture of accountability and commercial discipline

  

You are an experienced commercial professional who has successfully supported the delivery of major mining, resources, infrastructure or construction projects through strong contract administration, cost control and contractor management practices.

You will bring:

• Significant experience in contracts administration, commercial management and cost control within mining, resources, construction or major capital projects
• Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts through tendering, award, execution, claims resolution and final account settlement
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contracts, assess risk, negotiate outcomes and protect project value
• Experience administering a range of contract models including lump sum, schedule of rates, reimbursable and target cost arrangements
• Proven capability managing contractor claims, variations, extensions of time and commercial disputes
• Strong cost management skills, including commitments, accruals, forecasting, cashflow reporting and cost-to-complete analysis
• The ability to work collaboratively with project controls, engineering, procurement and site-based teams
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to engage effectively with contractors, suppliers and senior leadership
• A practical, solutions-focused approach suited to complex and remote project environments

Experience working on remote mining developments, international projects or projects with significant logistics challenges will be highly regarded. Relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Law or a related discipline are expected.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development of a significant international mining project at a pivotal stage of its lifecycle. You will join a growing owner's team, influence major commercial decisions, establish best-practice contract governance frameworks and contribute directly to the successful delivery of a large-scale resource development.

For professionals seeking a challenging, high-impact role with genuine influence over project outcomes, this represents a rare career opportunity.

Please apply via the “Apply for this job” button or online at www.beilbydt.com.au quoting reference number 1118477.  For initial enquiries or assistance with your application, please contact Nick Verkerk at nverkerk@beilbydt.com.au or Victoria Vieilledent at vvieilledent@beilbydt.com.au