Job Description
Key Responsibilities
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Client & Head Contract Management
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Review, negotiate, and administer head contracts with builders, developers, and clients
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Identify contractual, commercial, and operational risks prior to project commencement
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Negotiate contract terms, variations, extensions of time, and commercial outcomes
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Work closely with Directors and Project Managers during tender and contract award stages
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Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project deliverables
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Manage client correspondence relating to contractual and commercial matters
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Assist in dispute resolution and negotiation where required
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Commercial Management
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Monitor project budgets, forecasts, margins, and cost control
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Prepare and manage progress claims, variations, delay claims, and payment schedules
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Track project financial performance and identify commercial risks/opportunities
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Support profitability through strong commercial oversight
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Subcontractor & Supplier Agreements
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Prepare, review, and administer subcontract agreements and supplier purchase orders
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Coordinate procurement of subcontractors, plant, materials, and services
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Assess subcontractor scopes, pricing, and compliance documentation
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Manage subcontractor claims and payment processes
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Project Support & Administration
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Maintain project registers including RFIs, variations, notices, and correspondence
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Support Project Managers with project delivery and contractual administration
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Ensure all project documentation is accurate and maintained
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Assist with programme tracking and reporting requirements
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Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure projects comply with contractual, legal, and company requirements
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Support WHS and environmental compliance documentation
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Maintain strong record keeping and document control processes
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Skills & Experience
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Essential
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Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Contract Administration within construction, demolition, civil, or related industries
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Strong experience negotiating contracts with builders and developers
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Excellent understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk, and project delivery
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Experience managing variations, claims, EOTs, and commercial negotiations
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Robust financial and commercial acumen
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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High-level organisational and problem-solving ability
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Desirable
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Experience within demolition, remediation, asbestos, or civil construction
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Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or similar
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Experience with project management and construction software systems
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Personal Attributes
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The successful candidate will:
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Be commercially sharp and confident in negotiations
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Take ownership and accountability
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Thrive in fast-paced project environments
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Have strong attention to detail
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Be proactive and solutions-focused
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Build strong relationships with clients, builders, subcontractors, and internal teams
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Operate with professionalism and urgency
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What We Offer
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Competitive salary package based on experience
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Opportunity to play a key role in a growing business
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Diverse, high-profile demolition and civil projects
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Strong team culture with direct access to leadership
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Long-term career growth opportunities
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Successful negotiation of favourable contract terms
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Effective management of contractual risk
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Timely preparation and management of claims and variations
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Accuracy of project commercial reporting
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Maintenance of subcontractor and supplier agreements
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Contribution to project profitability and cash flow
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Positive client and stakeholder relationships
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📌 Contracts Administrator (Queensland)
🏢 Abyss Demolition
📍 Queensland