Job Description

Senior Contract Administrator - Gold Coast

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- Gold Coast | $2.5B Mixed-Use High-Rise Precinct

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- Multi-stage pipeline providing long-term stability

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- Landmark Tower Development

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- Developer-builder environment with direct decision-maker access

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We are representing a privately owned developer-builder delivering a landmark $2.5 billion mixed-use precinct on the Gold Coast, and an opportunity has arisen for a high-calibre Senior Contract Administrator to join the team on a flagship tower stage.

This is a major vertical construction project within a multi-tower masterplan, offering long-term continuity, strong leadership and the ability to take true ownership of commercial outcomes within a developer-led delivery model.

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Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and site leadership team, this role is not purely administrative — it requires a commercially astute operator capable of driving procurement strategy, developing detailed Scope of Works, and controlling trade package performance from inception through delivery. The development includes:

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- 5-Star international hotel with branded residences

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- Luxury residential towers

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- Retail and commercial podium levels

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- Extensive lifestyle and resort amenities

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- Major basement and supporting infrastructure

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Delivered under a full D&C; model with in-house construction capability, forming part of a 5-6 year staged program (2 + 2 tower delivery).

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead the end-to-end development of detailed Scope of Works across all trade packages, ensuring technical accuracy, buildability and full alignment with design, programme and procurement strategy.

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- Drive procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement, including tender packaging, negotiation and award.

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- Prepare and administer subcontract agreements with clearly defined scope,



risk allocation and performance requirements.

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- Take ownership of cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance across all project packages

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- Assess and manage variations, claims and commercial risks, ensuring positions are robust and defensible.

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- Monitor subcontractor performance against scope, programme and commercial obligations.

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- Work closely with design, engineering and site teams to ensure scope clarity and eliminate gaps or overlaps.

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- Ensure contractual compliance and commercial governance across all packages.

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- Provide structured commercial reporting and strategic input to senior project leadership.

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Critical Capability - Scope of Works (Key Requirement)

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This role requires a candidate who can:

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- Develop fully detailed, trade-specific Scope of Works from first principles

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- Identify and eliminate scope gaps, overlaps and ambiguities prior to procurement

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- Translate drawings and design intent into clear, enforceable subcontract scopes

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- Drive buildability, sequencing and risk mitigation through scope definition

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- Take ownership of scope as a commercial control mechanism, not just documentation

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Attributes

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- Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar experience will be considered

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- 10-15+ years Contract Administration experience, with strong exposure to high-rise / mega-scale developments

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- Proven experience within Southeast Queensland construction market

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- Advanced knowledge of QBCC Contract Law and D&C; delivery models

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- Solid commercial acumen across cost planning, procurement and contract negotiation

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- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-value trade packages

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- Established subcontractor and industry relationships highly regarded

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- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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📌 Senior Contract Administrator - Gold Coast
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