We are seeking an experienced
Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Quantity Surveyor
to join the commercial team of an established Australian infrastructure contractor supporting the delivery of major
energy projects in North Queensland
.
Based in
Townsville
, the role will provide senior commercial and contractual support across technically complex energy and infrastructure works.
Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, procurement teams and senior commercial leadership, you will manage contracts, subcontractors, project costs, variations, claims and commercial risk throughout project delivery.
The position would suit an experienced contractor-side commercial professional with a background in
energy, power, electrical, civil or major infrastructure projects
.
Key Responsibilities
Manage head contract and subcontract commercial administration.
Prepare, assess and negotiate variations and contractual claims.
Prepare and review progress claims and payment assessments.
Manage subcontractor claims, variations and commercial correspondence.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, forecasts and cost-to-complete.
Prepare monthly commercial and project cost reporting.
Support subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and contract awards.
Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks and opportunities.
Maintain variation, claims, procurement and commercial registers.
Review contracts, drawings, scopes, specifications and technical documentation.
Prepare and manage contractual notices, EOTs and commercial entitlements.
Support cash flow forecasting and overall project financial performance.
Ensure comprehensive commercial records and contractual documentation are maintained.
Work closely with delivery teams to resolve commercial and contractual issues.
Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and senior project stakeholders.
About You




The successful candidate will ideally have:
Significant experience as a
Senior Contract Administrator, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Senior Commercial professional
.
Strong contractor-side construction or infrastructure experience.
Experience managing subcontractors, claims, variations and commercial negotiations.
Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and contract administration.
Experience with cost control, forecasting, monthly reporting and cost-to-complete.
Ability to interpret contracts, technical documentation, drawings and scopes of work.
Strong commercial judgement and contractual awareness.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with commercial/project management systems.
Strong written communication skills, particularly contractual correspondence and notices.
Degree qualification in
Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Commercial Management
or a related discipline.
Highly Regarded Experience
Experience across one or more of the following will be particularly valuable:
Transmission and distribution
Substations
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Electrical infrastructure
Utilities
Major EPC or infrastructure projects
Large subcontractor packages
Direct energy-sector experience is advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable commercial experience from major infrastructure, civil or electrical projects will also be considered.
Why Consider the Opportunity?
Work on significant
energy infrastructure projects in North Queensland
.
Join an established contractor delivering complex infrastructure and electrical projects.
Senior commercial position with exposure to major project packages.
Townsville-based prospect.
Exposure to Australia's expanding energy and renewables sector.
Work alongside experienced project and commercial leadership.
Competitive remuneration based on experience.

📌 Senior Contract Administrator / Senior Quantity Surveyor (Townsville)
🏢 Ggangermann
📍 Townsville