Contract Administrator

Rashi Joshi; Nambour; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rashi Joshi is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join their team on high-profile residential projects in South East Queensland. You will work closely with Project Managers and site teams to drive the commercial management of projects from procurement through to completion.

Key duties include managing subcontractor procurement and tender processes, preparing subcontract agreements, assessing progress claims, monitoring costs and forecasts, and handling RFIs and EOTs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Australian construction industry.
• Residential construction experience across apartments/townhouses/mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contracts, variations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement and tender processes.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements.
• Assess progress claims and variations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage contract documentation, RFIs and EOTs.
• Build relationships with subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Assist with project reporting and commercial risk management.

Skills

Procurement

Cost control

Variations

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Your new company Our client is a well-established residential developer with a strong reputation for delivering quality apartment, mixed-use and residential projects across South East Queensland. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join their team.

Your new role

Working closely with Project Managers and site teams, you will be responsible for the commercial management of residential construction projects from procurement through to completion.

• Manage subcontractor procurement and tender processes.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements.
• Assess progress claims and variations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage contract documentation, RFIs and EOTs.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Assist with project reporting and commercial risk management.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within the Australian construction industry.
• Essential: Residential construction experience across apartments, townhouses, mixed-use or large-scale residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contracts, variations and cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

What you'll get in return

• Join a respected and growing residential developer.
• Work on high-profile residential projects.
• Strong pipeline of upcoming developments.
• Career progression and long-term stability.
• Competitive salary package based on experience.