Contract Administrator – Major Projects

M2p-Engineering; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday–Friday Brisbane-based role

Spring Hill head office

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development & career prog

Job summary

M2P Engineering is seeking a Contract Administrator in Brisbane to support two major projects: Snowy 1.0 and Snowy 2.0. You will manage progress claims, variations and contractual correspondence across the two sites, collaborating with project teams to ensure timely, accurate administration.

Based in our Spring Hill head office, this role offers a fixed-task contract with the potential to become permanent. You’ll gain exposure to procurement, closeout activities and risk management while

Qualifications

• Contract administration experience within construction, engineering or energy projects.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts and apply terms day-to-day.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Experience with project procurement, variations and payment schedules.
• Familiarity with Australian security of payment laws is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer progress claims with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure claims are accurate, properly supported and submitted on time.
• Assist with variations, quotations, and contractual correspondence.
• Review scope variations and manage notice requirements.
• Support contract setup, amendments, and closeout.
• Monitor obligations, deliverables, milestones and dates.
• Support procurement activities and PO management.
• Maintain contract registers and commercial records.
• Track outstanding and disputed claims and report to stakeholders.
• Identify commercial risks and raise them with the team.
• Assist with payment issues, disputes and claims resolutions.
• Contribute to project meetings and commercial updates.
• Suggest improvements to processes and reporting.
• Assist with project closeout and final accounts.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction industry experience

Reading contract terms

Attention to deadlines

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in construction management / related field

Tools

IFS

Procore

Aconex

SharePoint

Job description

Want a better career, a real team and an employer you trust?

Get it done at M2P

M2P was built to do engineering differently: to think smarter, challenge what is expected and deliver complex projects with pride. That approach has taken us from a growing business to a recognised leader in structural, mechanical and piping construction across Australia.

Today, we deliver major SMP projects in some of the country’s most demanding industries and operating environments, including underground mining and heavy industry. Our growth has never changed what matters most—our people. We value experience, trust our people and bring together skilled teams that take genuine pride in delivering quality work.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work with a successful Australian business, where your expertise will be respected, your contribution will be visible and you will have the support to deliver.

With several newly awarded projects underway and a strong pipeline ahead, we are looking for a Contract Administrator to join our Energy, Oil & Gas division.

Based in our Spring Hill head office Monday to Friday, you will provide commercial and contractual support across two significant projects: Snowy 1.0 and the Future Generation Joint Venture’s Snowy 2.0 project.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused Contract Administrator position supporting the day-to-day commercial administration of both projects. You will work closely with the project and commercial teams to assist with contractual notices, maintain registers and correspondence, and administer progress claims, variations and other contractual requirements.

The position will suit someone with contract administration experience who is looking to further develop their commercial and contractual capability. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day responsibilities, strengthen your understanding of project contracts and gain valuable experience across a broad range of commercial activities.

Your opportunity

Contract Administrator

M2P Engineering

Brisbane, Queensland > Spring Hill

Fixed-task contract with the potential to become permanent

M2P has been awarded the Tumut 1 Machine Hall Roof Replacement and Stabilisation Project for Snowy Hydro.

Located approximately 370 metres underground, the project includes fabrication, dismantling existing infrastructure and installing new permanent walkways and water-shedding structures.

Procurement and pre-mobilisation activities are underway, with project delivery continuing through to August 2027.

M2P is also delivering a surface buildings drainage package for the Future Generation Joint Venture across the Snowy 2.0 project.

The scope includes the supply, installation and testing of complete drainage systems across several buildings and project areas at the Talbingo and Tantangara intakes. This includes sanitary drainage, trade waste, oil and water separation, stormwater, vent pipework, and pad and subsoil drainage.

The project will continue through to February 2028.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Preparing and administering progress claims involving clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Checking that claims are accurate, appropriately supported and submitted in accordance with contractual requirements
• Assisting with the preparation and issue of variations, quotations, change orders and contractual correspondence
• Reviewing variations in scope and value and helping ensure contractual notice requirements are met
• Supporting contract set‑up, administration, amendments and closeout
• Monitoring contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones and key dates
• Supporting subcontract administration, procurement activities and purchase order management
• Maintaining contract registers, commercial records, correspondence and supporting documentation
• Tracking outstanding, approved and disputed claims and assisting with reporting to project stakeholders
• Identifying potential commercial and contractual risks and raising them with the project and commercial teams
• Supporting the resolution of payment issues, contractual disputes and claims
• Contributing to project meetings and providing updates on commercial matters, risks and required actions
• Contributing to improvements across contract administration processes, systems and reporting
• Assisting with project closeout, final accounts and the completion of contractual deliverables

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will be commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable working with project teams, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.

You will be able to work across two complex projects, balance competing priorities and maintain close attention to contractual requirements and deadlines. You will take ownership of your day-to-day responsibilities, raise potential issues early and seek guidance when required.

You will also bring a collaborative and solutions-focused approach. This role will suit someone who can build effective working relationships, communicate clearly and remain composed when supporting claims, variations and other contractual matters.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Contract administration experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy or a related project environment
• A working knowledge of construction contracts, progress claims, variations, change orders and payment schedules
• Experience supporting or administering client, subcontractor or supplier claims
• The ability to read and interpret contract terms and apply them to day-to-day project activities
• Familiarity with Australian security of payment legislation and contractual compliance requirements
• The ability to identify discrepancies, potential commercial risks and contractual issues
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing formal contractual correspondence
• Experience using contract management, ERP or document control systems
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying, commercial management, law, engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working for a contractor across structural, mechanical, piping, civil or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded. Experience with systems such as IFS, Procore, Aconex or SharePoint would also be advantageous.

In this role, you will work closely with experienced leaders, contribute to significant projects and have the opportunity to develop your commercial career across complex construction environments.

Why M2P Engineering?

We’ve come a long way since starting out in 2017.

Right from the beginning, we brought a different approach to engineering construction in the mining, industrial and marine sectors. A better way, built on smarter thinking and real care – about the job, the client and the team.

First, we punched above our weight. Now, we’re up there, toe to toe with the biggest and oldest in the industry. And we’re proud to compete and win.

M2P is now entering another exciting period of growth. Alongside our newly awarded Snowy projects, we are delivering major work across mining, energy and industrial environments throughout Australia, with further opportunities developing across new regions, sectors and clients.

So, what can you expect from a career with us?

Well, it’s about three things:

• Work. The way it should be. We take pride in quality work, completed to spec and on time. Things can’t always go according to plan, of course, but we’re proud to exceed expectations and deliver on what we promise.
• Your career. The way it should be. With so many interesting projects to get stuck into, there’s ongoing work and a stable future here. Just give it a solid go, do the job well, and we’ll look after you.
• A real team. The way it should be. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with an honest, reliable and respectful team. We’re mates looking after mates, and when the going gets tough, that’s when we step up for you the most.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• A fixed-task contract with the potential to become permanent
• A Monday-to-Friday position based in Brisbane
• Working from M2P’s brand-new, modern Spring Hill head office
• Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

We would be interested in hearing from you.

Get it done at M2P.

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