Construction Contract Administrator

Alder Constructions; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Group is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the Asset Renewal Team on projects that transform and extend the life of existing buildings and structures. Based on the Gold Coast, you will support refurbishment, remediation, and upgrades across Queensland and Northern NSW.

You will manage contracts, variations, and payments, review instructions, and help maintain project records to ensure on-time delivery and profitability.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Contract Administration (minimum requirement).
• A degree in Construction Management or a related qualification (desirable).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Contract Administrator or similar construction-based role.
• Experience preparing and administering contracts.
• Proven experience managing variations, delays, and contract claims.
• Experience monitoring project cash flow and reporting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site inspections and managing project budgets and programs.
• Managing payment claims in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assessing site instructions, subcontractor variations, and pricing variations for approval.
• Reviewing project documentation and identifying potential risks, defects, and project delays.
• Maintaining accurate project records and reports.
• Participating in project start-up meetings.
• Reviewing and contributing to subcontractor and supplier scopes of work.
• Ensuring subcontractors and suppliers deliver works in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Preparing, issuing, and coordinating tender packages.
• Monitoring project performance and providing regular feedback to Project Managers.
• Supporting the project team to achieve commercial targets and project profitability.
• Support the planning, administration, and monitoring of projects, ensuring activities, timelines, and documentation are accurately maintained and updated.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to gather, compile, and communicate project progress updates, identifying issues and escalating risks where required.

Skills

Contract administration

Cash flow monitoring

Variations & claims

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Certificate IV in Contract Administration

Construction Management degree (desirable)

Job description

Alder Group is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the Asset Renewal Team on projects that transform and extend the life of existing buildings and structures. Based on the Gold Coast, you will support refurbishment, remediation, and upgrades across Queensland and Northern NSW.

You will manage contracts, variations, and payments, review instructions, and help maintain project records to ensure on-time delivery and profitability.