Construction Contracts Specialist

Experis (Austria); Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Cairns invites an experienced Contract Administrator to join a growing construction team on a permanent full-time basis. You will prepare and manage subcontract agreements, process invoices, and handle project documentation, working closely with project managers and site teams.

You will bring 3+ years of contract administration experience, a construction background (preferably with a head contractor), and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in construction, project management, quantity surveying or similar.
• Around 3+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator or similar role.
• Construction industry experience, ideally with a head contractor.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Financial and commercial understanding of construction projects.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Practical, down-to-earth attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements.
• Process invoices and purchase orders.
• Manage project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams.
• Assist with contract administration and project reporting.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and cash flow.
• Manage variations, EOTs and procurement registers.
• Support defect management and project close-outs.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with progress claims and contract compliance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Financial understanding

Education

Construction/Project management/Quantity surveying qualification

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Cairns invites an experienced Contract Administrator to join a growing construction team on a permanent full-time basis. You will prepare and manage subcontract agreements, process invoices, and handle project documentation, working closely with project managers and site teams.

You will bring 3+ years of contract administration experience, a construction background (preferably with a head contractor), and strong attention to detail.