Construction Contracts Administrator

Manpower Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Australia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our growing construction team in Cairns on a permanent full-time basis. This role involves preparing and managing subcontract agreements, processing invoices and purchase orders, and maintaining project documentation in close collaboration with project managers and site teams.

You will handle variations, EOTs, procurement registers, progress claims and contract compliance, with a strong focus on cost control,

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in construction, project management or quantity surveying.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience as a Contract Administrator or similar.
• Experience in construction industry, ideally with a head contractor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements and related documentation.
• Process invoices and purchase orders and monitor project costs.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting in alignment with PMs and site teams.
• Support variations, EOTs, procurement registers and contract compliance.
• Assist with progress claims and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in construction, project management, or quantity surveying

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Australia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our growing construction team in Cairns on a permanent full-time basis. This role involves preparing and managing subcontract agreements, processing invoices and purchase orders, and maintaining project documentation in close collaboration with project managers and site teams.

You will handle variations, EOTs, procurement registers, progress claims and contract compliance, with a strong focus on cost control,