Contract Administrator

Icon Corporate Services; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Purchased annual leave and wellbeing

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional membership support

Discounts across travel, retail and健康

Social and sporting events

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Icon Group is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a major residential development project on the Gold Coast. You will manage subcontract administration, procurement, variations, and cost reporting, while mitigating commercial risk alongside the Project Manager and delivery team.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in contract administration within commercial construction, strong contracts knowledge, and a tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as Contract Administrator in commercial construction.
• Experience on projects valued at $50M+.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and cost management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability.
• Residential, apartment or social housing project experience highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Administer procurement processes and subcontract packages.
• Monitor contract compliance and identify commercial risks.
• Prepare progress claims, payment assessments and cost reports.
• Support project forecasting, budgeting and cost control activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Assist in the resolution of contractual and commercial issues.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards and company procedures.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost management

Variations & claims

Procurement

Subcontract administration

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Residential/commercial construction

Education

Construction Management/Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Why Icon?
The Icon Group, an Australian construction conglomerate comprised of three major companies, Icon, Minicon, and Barpa has over 800 employees, and offices located across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific with diverse opportunities across a broad range of sectors and regions.
The group is backed by one of the top 20 construction companies in the world, the progressive, sustainability-focused, Kajima Corporation.
We are one of the largest construction providers in the Australasia, currently delivering over on 85 projects ranging from $50 million to $800 million.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the team delivering a major residential development project.
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will play a key role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project. From procurement and subcontract administration through to cost management and variations, you will help drive project performance while mitigating commercial risk and ensuring successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations, claims and extensions of time
• Administer procurement processes and subcontract packages
• Monitor contract compliance and identify commercial risks
• Prepare progress claims, payment assessments and cost reports
• Support project forecasting, budgeting and cost control activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and key stakeholders
• Assist in the resolution of contractual and commercial issues
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company procedures

About You

• 4+ years' experience in a Contract Administrator role within commercial construction
• Experience working on projects valued at $50M+
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and cost management
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
• Residential, apartment or social housing project experience highly regarded
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Purchased annual leave and additional wellbeing days
• Generous parental leave program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional membership support
• Discounts across travel, retail and health providers
• Social and sporting events
• Collaborative, values-driven culture with genuine career development opportunities

**Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans are encouraged to apply**