Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction

Hurst Constructions QLD; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurst Constructions QLD is seeking a Contract Administrator for commercial construction projects in Queensland. Join a growing team delivering a diverse portfolio across heavy industrial, base-build supermarket developments, hotel refurbishments, retail and warehousing sectors.

You will manage procurement, contracts, variations, and cost reporting while collaborating with project managers and senior leadership to drive successful outcomes and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontract management, and cost control.
• Experience delivering projects from commencement to completion.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Experience with construction software such as Premier, Hammertech, Procore or similar.
• Strong pipeline of secured projects.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract procurement, tendering, and contract awards
• Contract administration and subcontract management
• Variations, EOTs, claims, and contractual correspondence
• Progress claims, payment schedules, and cost reporting
• Budget tracking, forecasting, and commercial risk management
• Maintaining project records and commercial documentation
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors

Tools

Premier

Hammertech

Procore

Job description

Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction

Join a growing Queensland builder delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial projects across heavy industrial, self-performed developments, base-build supermarket developments, hotel refurbishments, retail and warehousing sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work and repeat clients, this is an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial administration of projects from procurement through to completion, working alongside experienced Project Managers and senior leadership in a collaborative and high-performing team.

Key responsibilities

Subcontract procurement, tendering, and contract awards

Contract administration and subcontract management

Variations, EOTs, claims, and contractual correspondence

Progress claims, payment schedules, and cost reporting

Budget tracking, forecasting, and commercial risk management

Maintaining project records and commercial documentation

Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors

About you

3-5+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction

Strong understanding of procurement, subcontract management, and cost control

Experience delivering projects from commencement to completion

Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills

Commercially minded with strong attention to detail

Experience with construction software such as Premier, Hammertech, Procore or similar

Strong pipeline of secured projects

Diverse and challenging project portfolio

Supportive team culture with direct access to senior leadership

Genuine career progression opportunities