Contract Administrator - Major Projects (Brisbane)

M2P Engineering; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spring Hill head office

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Ownership of commercial duties

Job summary

M2P Engineering is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support two significant projects in Brisbane, including Snowy Hydro tunneling and drainage works. Based at our Spring Hill head office, you will handle progress claims, variations, and contractual reporting while engaging with clients and subcontractors to protect commercial positions.

You’ll work closely with senior project leaders, balancing multiple priorities and ensuring compliance with Australian contract frameworks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated contract administration experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy or a related project environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, progress claims, variations, change orders and payment schedules.
• Experience administering client, subcontractor and supplier claims.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and translate requirements into practical actions for project teams.
• Understanding of Australian security of payment legislation and contractual compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer progress claims with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure claims are accurate, supported and submitted per contract requirements.
• Prepare variations, quotations and change orders and corresponding notices.
• Manage contracts from setup through amendments and closeout.
• Monitor obligations, milestones and dates; provide clear reporting to stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and PO management; maintain contract registers and records.
• Identify risks and bring to attention of project/commercial teams.
• Assist with resolution of payment issues, disputes and claims.
• Contribute to project meetings and improvements to contract processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction industry experience

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Construction management

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Law

Engineering

Tools

IFS

Procore

Aconex

SharePoint

Job description

M2P Engineering is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support two significant projects in Brisbane, including Snowy Hydro tunneling and drainage works. Based at our Spring Hill head office, you will handle progress claims, variations, and contractual reporting while engaging with clients and subcontractors to protect commercial positions.

You’ll work closely with senior project leaders, balancing multiple priorities and ensuring compliance with Australian contract frameworks.