Contract Administrator

Peter Lucas Project Management invests in people and community to provide gold-standard project delivery. We are currently looking for a Contract Administrator to join our team.

At Peter Lucas, we offer a variety of work, professional development, and learning opportunities that come from working on diverse projects in the mining, energy, and heavy industrial sectors. Our dynamic environment, filled with high-performing professionals, enables our staff to take on meaningful challenges, gain mentorship from a diverse group of colleagues, and succeed in their careers.

We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support a major project through construction and operational readiness. This role will play a key part in managing and establishing a high volume of vendor agreements, ensuring commercial and contractual controls are in place to support successful project delivery.

This position is best suited to an intermediate to senior-level professional who can work independently with minimal supervision and confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

The Contract Administrator will be a critical support function during construction and into early operations, ensuring all contractual frameworks are established, compliant, and aligned with project execution needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and administration of multiple vendor agreements, including MSAs (Master Service Agreements) across the project lifecycle.
• Support the establishment and management of contractual frameworks during construction and operational Readiness phases.
• Ensure contracts are accurately structured, compliant, and aligned with project requirements and commercial strategies.
• Work closely with project leadership and stakeholders to coordinate contract execution and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain clear documentation and tracking of contractual commitments, amendments, and compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and support on contract interpretation and administration matters.
• Ensure timely execution of agreements to support construction schedules and operational ramp-up.
• Identify and help resolve contractual issues or risks as they arise during project execution.

Working Conditions

• Remote position
• Flexible working hours
• Project-based role supporting construction through to operational readiness and early production phases

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in contract administration, ideally within construction, mining, energy, or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong experience managing and administering MSAs and vendor agreements.
• Solid understanding of commercial contracting principles within project environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and external vendors.