About the role

You'll look after the commercial side of our projects, from procurement and subcontracts through to variations, claims, cost control and final account. You'll sit alongside our Construction Manager and Site Managers to help each other keep projects on track. You'll be involved in major procurement packages, commercial negotiations, contractual claims, variations and project cost management — working alongside an experienced team across the full project lifecycle. You'll help deliver quality residential, commercial and social housing projects across Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast.

Key responsibilities
Manage the full contract administration process from award through to completion
Manage variations, claims and extensions of time
Prepare and assess progress claims and payment schedules
Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering and negotiations
Liaise with site management, project managers and subcontractors to keep programs on track




Monitor contractual notices and critical timeframes
Support monthly cost reporting and forecasting
Maintain accurate and defensible contractual records
Identify commercial risks and escalating them early
Assist with final accounts and project close-out

About you
Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or similar
3+ years' construction contract administration experience
Experience with variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments
Robust contractual and commercial awareness
Proficiency in MS Office; MS Project or similar scheduling software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Robust negotiation and stakeholder management capability
Exceptional attention to detail
A proactive approach to commercial risk

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