Contract Administrator

AirSWIFT; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

AirSWIFT in Brisbane invites a Senior Contract Administrator to lead commercial activities on large-scale projects. You will oversee contract administration, procurement strategies, and claims assessment to support project teams and clients.

Ideally you bring 8+ years' experience across construction sectors, strong negotiation and reporting skills, and the ability to manage complex variations while maintaining robust commercial controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years' experience in contract administration, commercial management, quantity surveying, or project advisory.
• Experience on major construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of contract models and procurement methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience with project controls, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage head contracts and subcontract agreements administration.
• Support procurement strategies and subcontractor engagement processes.
• Provide contractual advice to project teams and identify risks and opportunities.
• Assess, prepare, and negotiate progress claims and payment applications.
• Manage variations, EOTs, and contractual claims.
• Implement change management processes and commercial controls.
• Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, budgets and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution with practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Contract interpretation

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Job description

Due to a significant increase in project wins and ongoing demand from key clients, our client is looking to appoint a Senior Contract Administrator to their Brisbane office. Renowned for providing expert commercial and contractual support across complex projects, they offer exposure to some of the most high-profile developments in the market.

Offering exposure to a diverse portfolio of major projects, this role will see you providing commercial leadership, contract administration expertise, and strategic support to project teams and clients alike.

About the Opportunity

Due to a significant increase in project wins and ongoing demand from key clients, our client is looking to appoint a Senior Contract Administrator to their Brisbane office. Renowned for providing expert commercial and contractual support across complex projects, they offer exposure to some of the most high-profile developments in the market.

Offering exposure to a diverse portfolio of major projects, this role will see you providing commercial leadership, contract administration expertise, and strategic support to project teams and clients alike.

The Role

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial success of large-scale projects through effective contract administration, procurement management, and claims assessment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the administration of head contracts and subcontract agreements.

• Supporting procurement strategies and subcontractor engagement processes.

• Providing contractual advice to project teams and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.

• Assessing, preparing, and negotiating progress claims and payment applications.

• Managing variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and contractual claims.

• Implementing robust change management processes and commercial controls.

• Preparing commercial reports, forecasts, budgets, and cost-to-complete assessments.

• Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution through practical commercial solutions.

• Maintaining accurate project documentation and contractual records.

• Building strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time position based in Brisbane CBD.

• Exposure to landmark construction, infrastructure, utilities, mining, and renewable energy projects.

• Strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors.

• Collaborative and high-performing team environment.

• Ongoing mentoring from experienced commercial and project professionals.

• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business.

• Flexible and modern working arrangements.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 8+ years' experience in contract administration, commercial management, quantity surveying, or project advisory.

• Experience working on major construction, infrastructure, mining, energy, or industrial projects.

• Strong understanding of a variety of contract models and procurement methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex variations, claims, and commercial negotiations.

• Experience with project controls, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong contract interpretation and commercial management capabilities.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to confidently engage with clients and project teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive approach to problem solving and risk management.

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.