Contract Administrator

Morson Edge (Australia); City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge (Australia) is seeking a Contract Administrator based in Brisbane, Queensland for a full-time role supporting construction projects valued between $30m and $90m across Education, High-rise and Hospitality sectors.

You will manage contractual requirements, monitor performance, handle variations and claims, and provide timely reporting to stakeholders. Strong analytical and communication skills, plus experience in contract administration software and MS Office, are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a contract administration or similar role within construction
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret complex contractual terms
• Experience identifying and resolving contractual issues

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and administer complex construction contracts and subcontracts
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, including tracking key milestones and deliverables
• Identify and resolve contractual issues, escalating where necessary
• Manage variations, extensions of time, claims and other contractual changes
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on contract status and performance
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions and responses
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and subcontractors to ensure effective contract management

Skills

Contract administration

MS Office

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law/Construction

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Join our Client's team as a Contract Administrator based in Brisbane, Queensland. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for managing the contractual requirements and obligations for construction projects. This highly strategic position plays a crucial part in ensuring the successful delivery of our clients' construction initiatives. Project Values ranging from $30m - $90m ranging across Education, High-rise and Hospitality industries.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the contractual requirements and obligations for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and administer complex construction contracts and subcontracts
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, including tracking key milestones and deliverables
• Identify and resolve contractual issues, escalating where necessary
• Manage variations, extensions of time, claims and other contractual changes
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on contract status and performance
• Assist in the preparation of tender submissions and responses
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, clients and subcontractors to ensure effective contract management

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Construction Management or a related discipline is highly regarded

Required Skills

• Significant experience (2+ years) in a contract administration or similar role within the construction industry
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to interpret and apply complex contractual terms
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving contractual issues
• Proficient in contract administration software and MS Office suite
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the Education, High-rise and Hospitality industries