DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator (Construction) to support this organisations commitment to strengthening Queensland's building and construction industry. Based in Mackay office, you will play a pivotal role in the administration and delivery of major building and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Monitoring contractual obligations and ensuring fair and consistent contract administration
- Conducting regular site inspections
- Facilitating and documenting site meetings
- Issuing variation orders and assessing contractual claims
- Managing contractor Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Ensuring completed works comply with contract documentation
- Preparing and managing defect lists
- Coordinating Building Act compliance inspections and associated records
- Supporting dispute resolution processes and providing contract administration advice
- Implementing contract administration policies and procedures
- Monitoring post-contract performance evaluations
- Liaising effectively with clients, contractors and project stakeholders regarding cost, quality and scheduling matters
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes
- Promoting workplace health, safety and equity principles

About You





- Knowledge of contract administration processes for both traditional and non-traditional contracts
- Experience supervising and administering construction or engineering contracts
- Robust stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to interpret contract documentation and manage contractual obligations
- Proven organisational skills and attention to detail
- A commitment to quality, safety and compliance standards

Highly Desirable

- Previous experience administering Government building and construction contracts
- Trade and site inspection experience
- An understanding of legal requirements

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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📌 Contract Administrator (Construction) (Mackay)
🏢 Government client (agency undisclosed)
📍 Mackay