Company Description RCQ is a multi-disciplined, award-winning construction and development organization with a strong track record of successful project delivery across Queensland. The company is recognized for its commitment to high-quality outcomes and collaborative project management. RCQ works across diverse construction and development sectors, offering opportunities to engage with complex and impactful projects.
Team members benefit from a professional workplace that values expertise, accountability, and continuous improvement. The organization provides a platform for experienced professionals to contribute to major developments that shape communities across the region.
Role Description The Senior Contract Administrator is a full-time, on-site role based in Brisbane, QLD. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end contract administration process for construction and development projects, from tender evaluation and contract formation through to project completion and close-out. Day-to-day tasks include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and subcontracts, managing contract documentation, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements.
The role involves monitoring contract performance, analyzing project costs and variations, preparing reports, and supporting procurement activities such as sourcing, evaluating, and appointing suppliers and subcontractors.
The Senior Contract
Administrator collaborates closely with project managers, site teams,
and stakeholders to support project delivery, mitigate risk, and optimize commercial outcomes.
Qualifications
- Strong contract management skills, including experience with contract administration, documentation control, and compliance for construction or development projects.
- Proficiency in contract negotiation, with the ability to secure favorable terms, manage variations, and resolve commercial issues in a fair and balanced manner.
- Demonstrated analytical skills for assessing project costs, risks, budgets, and performance metrics, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication skills, including clear written documentation, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with project teams and external partners.
- Experience in procurement processes, including tender preparation, supplier evaluation, and subcontractor management.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in construction management, law, commerce, quantity surveying, or a related discipline.
- Solid understanding of construction contracts, industry standards, and applicable legislation and regulations.
- Proficiency with project management and contract administration software, and strong general computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment.
- Previous experience in a senior or lead contract administration role within the construction or property development sector is highly regarded.
📌 Senior Contract Administrator (Brisbane)
🏢 RCQ
📍 Brisbane