About us

Blacksmith Building Group is a Brisbane construction company known for quality, innovation and collaboration. We work closely with leading architects, designers and engineers to deliver well-designed, buildable residential projects, and we pride ourselves on going beyond what our clients and architects expect.

The role

We’re looking for a motivated Contracts Administrator to join our Projects team in a full time, permanent position. Reporting to the Project Manager and Directors, you’ll support projects from start to finish across cost planning, procurement and contract administration. You’ll be working in a business that’s growing, so there’s plenty of room to develop your skills.

What you’ll be doing

- Preparing tender documents, contracts, budgets and bills of quantities.
- Preparing and issuing RFQs, then collecting, checking and comparing quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Keeping cost comparison spreadsheets up to date and requesting Purchase Orders once approved.
- Reviewing plans, specifications and drawings, and flagging discrepancies between architectural and engineering documents.
- Compiling RFI registers for architects and site managers before work starts.
- Tracking design and scope changes and adjusting budgets to match.
- Pricing and forecasting material and subcontractor costs.
- Reporting on the financials of current and completed projects.




- Liaising with project managers, architects, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Arranging material samples and keeping project quote records organised.

About you

- Proven experience in contracts administration within residential or commercial construction.
- Experience preparing tender documentation, contracts, budgets and bills of quantities.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods and current market pricing.
- High proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Clear, confident communication with a range of stakeholders.

Highly regarded

- Estimating experience, particularly in residential construction.
- Proficiency with CUBIT or similar estimating and take-off software.
- Residential construction experience.
- Experience with Purchase Order systems and cost-tracking tools.
- Understanding of relevant building codes and regulations.

What we offer

- Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week.
- Salary based on your experience, with annual performance reviews.
- Office in Morningside with occasional site visits.
- A collaborative team working on quality, architecturally driven projects.

How to apply Please apply with your resume and a cover letter that addresses the key responsibilities of the role.

📌 Contracts Administrator (Construction) (Morningside)
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