Contract Administrator - Commercial Fitout - Up to $170,000 + Super
Brisbane QLD | Full Time | Up to $170,000 + Super
Join a growing Design & Construct business delivering exceptional workplaces.
We are a growing Brisbane-based commercial Design & Construct company specialising in workplace fitouts.
By integrating strategy, design, preconstruction and construction, we deliver high-quality commercial workplace environments for a diverse range of clients.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experiencedContract Administrator – Commercialto join our team.
This is more than a traditional Contract Administrator role—it offers the opportunity to become a key commercial partner, driving project success from procurement through to final account.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of multiple commercial fitout projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the commercial performance of allocated projects
Administering head contracts and subcontract agreements
Preparing and managing progress claims, variations and extensions of time
Procuring and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers
Managing project budgets, committed costs and Cost to Complete (CTC) forecasting
Monitoring project margins and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Preparing monthly commercial reporting and forecasting
Managing subcontractor claims, payments and final accounts
Supporting project handovers from preconstruction through to delivery
Working closely with Finance on WIP,



cash flow and project reporting
Maintaining commercial registers, procurement schedules and contract documentation
Supporting dispute avoidance and commercial resolution
About You
You are a commercially focused construction professional who enjoys being involved in the financial success of projects.
You'll bring:
5+ years' experience in Contract Administration, Commercial Management or a similar role
Experience within commercial construction, ideally Design & Construct or commercial fitout
Strong knowledge of construction contracts and subcontract administration
Experience managing procurement, variations, claims and extensions of time
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse project financial performance
Experience managing budgets, forecasting and cost control
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with Procore, CostX, Hammertech or similar project management systems (advantageous)
Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline (preferred)
What's on Offer?
Up to $170,000 + Super, depending on experience
A genuine opportunity to influence the commercial performance of projects
Diverse, high-quality commercial workplace fitout projects
A collaborative and supportive team workplace
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
A growing business with a strong pipeline of work
WFH Flexibility
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📌 Contract Administrator - Commercial Fitout - Up To $170,000 + Super (Queensland)
🏢 Ascend Recruit
📍 Queensland