Job Description
SENIOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR | CONSTRUCTION | SEQ
SENIOR CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR | Commercial Construction | Brisbane & SEQ Projects
Our client is a well-established construction group with a 50+ year history of successfully delivering commercial construction projects across a diverse range of sectors for both government and private clients.
With a strong focus on people, community and long-term relationships, they are committed to building for generations and investing in the development and wellbeing of their team.
An opportunity is now available for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join the team, working between the Brisbane office and project sites across South East Queensland.
THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will take a hands-on role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring contracts are effectively administered, risks are managed and projects remain commercially controlled.
You'll work closely with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors and other key stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met and projects are delivered successfully.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft, review and negotiate contracts in line with company standards and legal requirements
Ensure contracts comply with relevant legislation, regulations and contractual obligations
Identify, assess and mitigate potential contractual and commercial risks
Provide commercial guidance and support to project teams
Establish and maintain accurate cost control systems, including project budgets and forecasting
Manage subcontractor procurement and contractual relationships
Review and manage subcontractor progress claims
Assess and administer variations and contractual claims
Monitor project costs, commitments and financial performance
Assist with project forecasting and cost-to-complete reporting




Liaise with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors and otherstakeholdersMaintainclear contractual communication and documentation
Support the project team in achieving strong commercial outcomes
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Demonstrated experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator within commercial construction
Practical experience working on construction projects valued up to $100M
Experience within civil construction, infrastructure, earthworks, roads, mining-related projects or similar contractor environments will also be highly regarded
Proven hands-on experience across subcontractor procurement, progress claims, variations, cost control and project forecasting
Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or a related discipline
Advanced knowledge and understanding of construction contracts
Experience with construction management software such as Jobpac
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed organisational and time-management skills
Solid ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines
High emotional intelligence and the ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
A proactive and commercially minded approach
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
Work with an established 50+ year construction business
Brisbane office & projects across South East Queensland
Opportunity to work across significant commercial construction projects
Professional development and skills development opportunities
Strong focus on employee wellbeing
Corporate health insurance discounts
Employee Assistance Program
"Thrive" wellbeing initiative
Recognition and rewards for high achievement
If you're an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator looking for an opportunity where you can take genuine ownership of the commercial side of projects and work with an established construction business, we'd love to hear from you.

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