Contract Administrator

Sacyr; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Group on the Gold Coast is seeking a Contract Administrator to support project delivery from start to finish. You will inspect sites, manage budgets, process payment claims, and handle variations.

Strong communication and stakeholder skills are essential. Ideal candidates hold a Certificate IV in Contract Administration with at least 3 years of construction contracting experience, and a degree in Construction Management is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Contract Administrator or similar construction-based role.
• Experience preparing and administering contracts.
• Proven experience managing variations, delays, and contract claims.
• Experience monitoring project cash flow and reporting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site inspections and managing project budgets and programs.
• Managing payment claims in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assessing site instructions, subcontractor variations, and pricing variations for approval.
• Reviewing project documentation and identifying potential risks, defects, and project delays.
• Maintaining accurate project records and reports
• Participating in project start-up meetings.
• Reviewing and contributing to subcontractor and supplier scopes of work.
• Ensuring subcontractors and suppliers deliver works in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Preparing, issuing, and coordinating tender packages.
• Monitoring project performance and providing regular feedback to Project Managers.
• Supporting the project team to achieve commercial targets and project profitability.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Education

Certificate IV in Contract Administration

Construction Management degree (desirable)

Job description

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About the Role

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects from commencement through to completion. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting site inspections and managing project budgets and programs.
• Managing payment claims in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assessing site instructions, subcontractor variations, and pricing variations for approval.
• Reviewing project documentation and identifying potential risks, defects, and project delays.
• Maintaining accurate project records and reports
• Participating in project start-up meetings.
• Reviewing and contributing to subcontractor and supplier scopes of work.
• Ensuring subcontractors and suppliers deliver works in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Preparing, issuing, and coordinating tender packages.
• Monitoring project performance and providing regular feedback to Project Managers.
• Supporting the project team to achieve commercial targets and project profitability.
• Support the planning, administration, and monitoring of projects, ensuring activities, timelines, and documentation are accurately maintained and updated.
• Liaise with project stakeholders to gather, compile, and communicate project progress updates, identifying issues and escalating risks where required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV in Contract Administration (minimum requirement).
• A degree in Construction Management or a related qualification (desirable).
• Minimum 3 years\' experience in a Contract Administrator or similar construction-based role.
• Experience preparing and administering contracts.
• Proven experience managing variations, delays, and contract claims.
• Experience monitoring project cash flow and reporting.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

About the business

If you are looking for a role which is exciting, offers stability and allows you to have exposure to different projects then this could be the role for you! Here at Alder Group, we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning construction results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.

Why Join Alder Group?

• Work on significant and rewarding projects across Queensland and Northern NSW.
• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Career growth and development opportunities within a growing business.
• Diverse pipeline of Building, Civil and Infrastructure projects.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your career can grow, and your work leaves a lasting legacy. Apply now and build something great with Alder Group!

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