Senior Contract Administrator

Brisbane, QLD | Full-Time

Your New Company

Our client is a growing Queensland builder delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland. As a family-owned business, they've built a reputation for delivering quality projects while fostering a practical, collaborative and down-to-earth culture where people are trusted, supported and given the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Whether you're already an experienced Senior Contract Administrator or an accomplished Contract Administrator ready to take the next step, this opportunity offers genuine career progression within a business that's continuing to grow. This is an opportunity to join a business where your ideas are valued, your contribution is recognised, and your career can grow alongside the company.

Your Current Role

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you'll be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of multiple construction projects from procurement through to completion. Working closely with the Directors and project delivery team, you'll take ownership of the commercial performance of your projects while supporting successful delivery across Brisbane and surrounding areas.

You’ll take ownership of projects across a broad range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, education, fitout and refurbishment, giving you plenty of variety and exposure throughout your career.

You’ll enjoy genuine autonomy, working closely with the Directors while having the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes and project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and subcontract agreements




- Preparing scopes of work and letting subcontract packages
- Assessing subcontractor progress claims and payment schedules
- Managing variations, extensions of time and contractual notices
- Preparing RFIs, submittals and other project documentation
- Monitoring project costs and supporting commercial reporting
- Maintaining project documentation and contract administration systems
- Working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants and clients to ensure successful project delivery

To Be Successful, You Will Have

- 5+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, variations and claims management
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Australian Citizenship (required)

Highly regarded:

- Qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or a related discipline
- Experience working on commercial construction projects
- Knowledge of AS4000 and AS2124 contracts
- Experience using Procore, Hammertech or similar project management software

What's In It For You?

- Join a growing Queensland builder where career progression comes from business growth, not waiting for someone to leave.
- Work on a diverse range of projects, from commercial refurbishments through to major multi-million-dollar developments.
- Work directly alongside the Directors and have genuine input into project delivery
- Supportive, close-knit team where your contribution is genuinely valued.
- Take ownership of your projects and make a genuine impact within the business.
- Competitive salary package

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📌 Senior Contract Administrator (Queensland)
🏢 GemSource
📍 Queensland