Contract Administrator – Major Projects

M2P Engineering; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-task contract

Brisbane location

Spring Hill office

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

M2P Engineering is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the Energy, Oil & Gas division on Snowy 1.0 and Snowy 2.0 projects. Based in Brisbane with a fixed-task contract that may become permanent, you will handle day-to-day commercial administration, progress claims, variations and contractual paperwork.

You will work closely with project and commercial teams, applying your contract knowledge to manage claims, notices and milestones, while developing your commercial capabilities across

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within construction/infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret contract terms and apply them to daily activities.
• Knowledge of security of payment legislation and contractual compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer progress claims with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure claims are supported and submitted per contract requirements.
• Assist variations, quotations, change orders and contractual correspondence.
• Review scope changes and ensure notice requirements are met.
• Support contract setup, amendments and closeout.

Skills

Contract admin experience

Contracts knowledge

Claims administration

Read contract terms

Risk identification

Written communication

Contract management systems

Education

Construction/Quantity surveying/Commercial/Law related

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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