Contract Administrator – Lead Commercial on $200M Project

Paynter Dixon; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynter Dixon is seeking a Contract Administrator to join the Sol by Walker project in Maroochydore. You’ll work with the Project Manager and senior team across procurement, subcontracts, variations, claims and cost control on a landmark $200M project.

This site-based role requires a commercially minded professional with 2+ years' experience in contract administration, familiarity with Australian standard contracts, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 2+ years' construction contract administration experience.
• Experience with variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments.
• Knowledge of Australian Standard-form contracts (AS 4000, AS 4902, AS 2124, GC21 or NEC).
• Understanding of Queensland Security of Payment legislation.
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with systems such as CHEOPS, Procore, Aconex, Procure Pro and Hammertech.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capability.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to commercial risk.
• Construction White Card and the right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Administering head contracts and subcontracts.
• Managing variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Preparing and assessing progress claims and payment schedules.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and negotiations.
• Monitoring contractual notices and critical timeframes.
• Supporting monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
• Managing retentions, securities, guarantees and insurance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and defensible contractual records.
• Identifying commercial risks and escalating them early.
• Working closely with the project team to understand scope, programme and cost impacts.
• Assisting with final accounts and project close-out.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Cost control

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or QS

Tools

CHEOPS

Procore

Aconex

Procure Pro

Hammertech

Job description

Paynter Dixon is seeking a Contract Administrator to join the Sol by Walker project in Maroochydore. You’ll work with the Project Manager and senior team across procurement, subcontracts, variations, claims and cost control on a landmark $200M project.

This site-based role requires a commercially minded professional with 2+ years' experience in contract administration, familiarity with Australian standard contracts, and strong Excel and communication skills.