Contract Administrator

Recruitment Partners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners in Southeast Queensland is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to take commercial responsibility across high-end residential construction projects. You will work with project and site teams to manage procurement, contracts, variations and financial reporting to support on-time delivery.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of procurement, subcontractor packages, progress claims and variations, plus excellent communication with

Qualifications

• Experience as Contract Administrator in Australian construction industry
• Experience in high-end residential, multi-residential or commercial construction
• Strong procurement, subcontractor packages, progress claims and variations knowledge
• Cost management, budgeting, and forecasting capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Procurement and letting of subcontractor and supplier packages
• Managing subcontractor agreements and scopes of work
• Assessing progress claims and processing payments
• Managing variations, RFIs and contractual correspondence
• Maintaining project budgets, cost reports and forecasts
• Monitoring costs against budgets
• Reviewing drawings to identify scope changes and risks
• Liaising with Site Managers and project team on commercial issues
• Maintaining contract records and documentation
• Supporting successful commercial delivery through to completion

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Our client is an established high-end luxury residential construction company operating across Southeast Queensland. With a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and customer-focused delivery, they specialise in building exceptional multi-million-dollar projects while maintaining high standards across safety, compliance and professionalism. With a collaborative team culture and a commitment to excellence, this is an opportunity to join a builder where quality, detail and the finished product genuinely matter.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Contract Administrator to join the team and take commercial responsibility across high-end residential construction projects. Working closely with the project and site teams, you will manage the commercial and contractual requirements of your projects from procurement through construction and completion. This is a hands-on position requiring strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and the ability to build effective relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and the wider project team.

Key responsibilities

• Procurement and letting of subcontractor and supplier packages
• Preparing scopes of work and managing subcontractor agreements
• Assessing subcontractor progress claims and processing payments
• Managing project variations, RFIs and contractual correspondence
• Maintaining project budgets, cost reports and forecasts
• Monitoring committed and forecast costs against project budgets
• Reviewing drawings and documentation to identify scope changes and commercial risks
• Working closely with Site Managers and the broader project team to resolve commercial and contractual issues
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and contract records
• Supporting successful commercial delivery through to completion

About you

• Previous Contract Administrator experience within the Australian construction industry
• Experience across high-end residential, multi-residential or commercial construction
• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontractor packages, progress claims and variations
• Solid cost management, budgeting and forecasting capability
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working with construction documentation
• A practical understanding of how commercial decisions affect delivery on site
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in high-quality construction
• Experience working on architecturally complex or high-end residential projects will be particularly well regarded

Why join us

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats to apply), or have a preferred method of communication, we encourage you to make a request via [e-mail] or contact u&u on 07 3232 9100 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.