Opportunity
If you're an experienced Contract Administrator who enjoys the commercial side of construction and takes pride in protecting a business through strong contract administration, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
We're partnering with a respected multi-generational Queensland contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering quality civil, infrastructure and commercial building projects. Their success has been built on repeat business, long-term client relationships and doing what they say they'll do.
You'll be joining an experienced, collaborative team where your judgement is trusted, your contribution is valued and you'll have the autonomy to manage contracts from award through to project completion.
Why You'll Love This Role
Work across diverse civil, infrastructure and commercial building projects valued up to $30M
Genuine autonomy with direct access to experienced decision-makers
Join a respected multi-generational contractor with a strong pipeline of repeat work
Work in a collaborative, low bureaucracy environment where your expertise is valued
Be part of a business built on long-term relationships, quality outcomes and practical thinking
Brisbane North location with onsite parking
Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience and capability
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll administer multiple projects simultaneously while protecting the commercial interests of the business from contract award through to project completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
Reviewing and administering head contracts and identifying commercial risks
Preparing contractual notices, claims and formal correspondence
Managing contract obligations and critical contractual timeframes
Preparing progress claims and supporting documentation
Pricing and administering project variations
Preparing scopes of work, subcontract packages and purchase orders
Assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements
Maintaining contract registers, project documentation and commercial records
Working closely with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are met
Supporting project reporting and commercial performance reviews
About You
We're interested in speaking with experienced Contract Administrators from a variety of construction backgrounds.
You may currently work within civil infrastructure, commercial construction, industrial projects, utilities or specialist contracting. What matters most is your understanding of construction contracts and your ability to proactively manage commercial risk throughout the life of a project.
You'll ideally bring:
Experience administering construction contracts within a contractor environment
Robust understanding of head contracts and subcontract administration
Experience managing contractual notices, claims and variations
Commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail
Confidence reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risk
Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach
Additional information
Take ownership of contracts, claims and commercial risk
Work across civil, infrastructure and building projects
Autonomy, stability and direct access to decision-makers
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