Contract Administrator

Peter Jacob Recruitment Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri schedule

Market-leading builder

Diverse projects

Supportive leadership

Permanent role

Strong career growth

Job summary

Peter Jacob Recruitment Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking a Contract Administrator to partner with an experienced team to manage procurement, contract management, and deliver quality commercial outcomes on major projects.

You will develop scopes of works, review tenders, negotiate terms, assess variations and claims, and drive cost reporting with a strong emphasis on clear communication and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator within the commercial construction sector delivering projects value $10M or above.
• Degree qualifications in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent commercial acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract preparation including the development of scope of works.
• Tender preparation, submission review, and assessment.
• Negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Reviewing variations, assessing and processing claims.
• Project cost reporting.
• Ongoing contract management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Peter Jacob Recruitment Pty Ltd – Brisbane QLD

About the company

This builder delivers a wide range of commercial construction projects. They pride themselves on their people centric approach to construction management, partnering with sub-contractors, suppliers and consultants to create collaborative team environments that produce high quality projects.

About the role

You will partner with an experienced team to manage the procurement and contract management process and deliver quality commercial outcomes for the project.

Your adaptability and excellent time management skills will allow you to manage competing priorities while still delivering strong results.

You’ll understand the importance of strong relationships, how to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and you’ll place an emphasis on clear and concise communication.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Contract preparation including the development of scope of works.
• Tender preparation, submission review, and assessment.
• Negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
• Reviewing variations, assessing and processing claims.
• Project cost reporting.
• Ongoing contract management.

About you

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator within the commercial construction sector delivering projects value $10M or above.
• Degree qualifications in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and excellent commercial acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The benefits

• Work Monday – Friday. No weekend work!
• Join a well-established, highly regarded and market-leading commercial builder.
• Opportunity to work across a diverse range of commercial projects.
• Work alongside a supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Permanent position with a strong pipeline of secured projects.
• Excellent company culture that genuinely values its people and invests in their professional development and long-term career growth.