Contract Administrator – Family-Owned Builder | Gold Coast | 2026

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty on the Gold Coast is seeking a capable Contract Administrator to join a family-owned builder delivering high-quality residential and small-scale commercial projects. You will be involved across the full contract lifecycle, collaborating with directors and site teams in a stable environment that values practical delivery.

This role offers hands-on responsibility, clear accountability, and opportunities to manage procurement records, variations, progress claims and cost

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within construction projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations and progress claims.
• Ability to manage documentation and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration across residential and small-scale commercial projects.
• Prepare and assess progress claims, variations and cost reports.
• Administer head contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Coordinate with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Track project costs, budgets and contractual compliance.
• Maintain organised records across procurement and construction phases.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction knowledge

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma in Construction

Tools

Excel

Project management software

Job description

Contract Administrator - Family-Owned Builder | Gold Coast | 2026

This role suits a capable Contract Administrator looking to join a well-established family-owned construction business delivering consistent, high-quality building projects across the Gold Coast.

The position offers hands-on involvement across the full contract lifecycle, working closely with directors and site teams in a stable, well-run environment that values long-term relationships, accountability and practical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Contract administration across residential and small-scale commercial construction projects

Preparation and assessment of progress claims, variations and cost reports

Administration of head contracts and subcontract agreements

Coordination with site teams, suppliers and subcontractors

Tracking project costs, budgets and contractual compliance

Supporting project delivery through accurate documentation and reporting

Maintaining organised records across procurement and construction phases

About You

Previous experience as a Contract Administrator or Contracts Coordinator within construction

Exposure to residential or builder-led project environments

Strong understanding of construction contracts, variations and progress claims

Practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving

Comfortable working in a close-knit, hands-on business

Reliable, organised and confident managing multiple priorities

Why Apply

Join a respected, family-owned builder with a strong local reputation

Stable workflow and realistic project timelines

Direct access to decision-makers and experienced leadership

Broad role with end-to-end contract exposure

Long-term position with continuity and job security

Supportive team culture with clear expectations