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 robust 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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- Strong 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