Contract Administrator

Warrell Constructions; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Warrell Constructions is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Salisbury-based team. This full-time role focuses on administering construction contracts, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a contract administrator role within commercial construction, with strong Jobpac experience and excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in contract administration, construction management or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience working as a Contract Administrator within the Commercial construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of Jobpac software is essential to performing this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Sound understanding of contract law, risk management and commercial principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with construction project management software (MS Project & Procore) is highly desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Administering and managing all aspects of construction contracts from inception through to completion.
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining contract documentation, including variations, schedules and correspondence.
• Processing and managing claims, variations and contract modifications in accordance with contract terms.
• Monitoring contract performance and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations by all parties.
• Maintaining accurate and organised contract files and records, both physical and digital.
• Liaising with project managers, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve contractual issues and disputes.
• Tracking contract milestones, key dates and deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
• Preparing contract reports and providing contractual advice to project teams.
• Managing payment schedules, invoicing and financial reconciliation against contract terms.
• Supporting the resolution of claims and disputes through negotiation and documentation.

Skills

Contract administration

Communication

Multi-contract management

Organisational skills

Education

Formal qualifications in contract administration or construction management

Tools

Jobpac

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Warrell Constructions is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our growing team. This is a full-time position based in Salisbury, QLD 4107. As Contract Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of construction contracts, managing documentation, timelines, and stakeholder communications. This position is essential to maintaining our reputation for delivering projects on time and within budget, whilst ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and legal requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Administering and managing all aspects of construction contracts from inception through to completion
• Preparing, reviewing and maintaining contract documentation, including variations, schedules and correspondence
• Processing and managing claims, variations and contract modifications in accordance with contract terms
• Monitoring contract performance and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations by all parties
• Maintaining accurate and organised contract files and records, both physical and digital
• Liaising with project managers, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve contractual issues and disputes
• Tracking contract milestones, key dates and deadlines to ensure timely delivery
• Preparing contract reports and providing contractual advice to project teams
• Managing payment schedules, invoicing and financial reconciliation against contract terms
• Supporting the resolution of claims and disputes through negotiation and documentation

What we're looking for

• Formal qualifications in contract administration, construction management or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 2 -3 years' experience working as a Contract Administrator within the Commercial construction sector
• Strong knowledge of Jobpac software is essential to performing this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously
• Sound understanding of contract law, risk management and commercial principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and escalation issues promptly
• Experience with construction project management software (MS project & Procore) is highly desirable but not essential.

About us

Warrell Constructions is a Brisbane focused business that specialises in commercial construction projects across a wide range of major sectors up to $25m. We aim to create an environment that encourages trust, integrity and transparency. We offer a collaborative and opportunistic work culture where you are able to directly influence the outcomes and success of the business. At Warrell, we strive to do things differently by establishing sustainable growth & a consistently improving work environment that allows us to excel in our approach towards construction.

We are looking for people who go the extra mile and lead by example, proactively seeking to make a difference to our clients, to our industry and within the community we work. We have several existing and exciting up & coming projects in the great Brisbane region.

We are in the enviable position of being able to select our project locations, values and clients due to our strong repeat client base in the Private Education, Medical and Community Sectors.

What we offer

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our benefits include opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing construction business. We are committed to providing a positive workplace culture that values teamwork, respect and excellence. We encourage work-life balance and provide a supportive environment where our employees can develop their skills and achieve their career goals. Additional benefits and flexible working arrangements may be discussed based on individual circumstances.