Contract Administrator Modular Construction

SSA Recruitment Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Recruitment Group in Brisbane seeks a Contract Administrator to manage commercial and contractual requirements across modular construction projects from $3M to $20M. Based in South Brisbane, you will handle procurement, contract administration, variations, and payments, enabling strong collaboration with project teams.

You’ll bring experience in construction/modular settings, with systems like Jobpac, Payapps, and Aconex.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator in construction or modular builds.
• Strong procurement and contract administration skills.
• Experience with progress claims, variations and contractual docs.
• Strong commercial awareness and risk management.
• Familiarity with Jobpac, Payapps, Aconex or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor tendering, procurement and engagement.
• Review contracts and identify risks.
• Prepare and assess progress claims, variations and contractual claims.
• Manage subcontractor payments and variation claims.
• Assist with project forecasting, cash flow and reporting.
• Support head contract and subcontract correspondence.
• Aid with project establishment, scopes, programming and procurement.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Identify cost-effective procurement strategies.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and delivered.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Forecasting

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management / QS / Contract Administration qualification

Tools

Jobpac

Payapps

Aconex

ProcurePro

Job description

Contract Administrator Modular Construction

South Brisbane | $160K + Super | Projects $3M–$20M

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join a growing and innovative modular construction business based in South Brisbane.

Working across projects ranging from $3M to $20M, this role will play a key part in managing the commercial and contractual requirements of projects from commencement through to completion.

This is an ideal opportunity for a Contracts Administrator looking to move into a more commercially focused role within a progressive construction environment.

The Role

• Managing subcontractor tendering, procurement and engagement
• Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial and contractual risks
• Preparing and assessing progress claims, variations and contractual claims
• Managing subcontractor payments and variation claims
• Supporting project forecasting, cash flow and monthly financial reporting
• Managing head contract and subcontract correspondence
• Assisting with project establishment, scopes, programming and procurement
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and project stakeholders
• Working with project and commercial teams to identify cost-effective procurement strategies
• Ensuring contractual obligations are understood, managed and delivered

About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator within construction, manufacturing or modular construction
• Strong understanding of subcontractor procurement and contract administration
• Experience managing progress claims, variations and contractual documentation
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage project risks
• Experience with project or contract administration systems such as Jobpac, Payapps, Aconex, ProcurePro or similar
• Strong financial and reporting skills, including forecasting and budget tracking
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration or a related discipline

Modular or prefabricated construction experience is highly desirable, although candidates with strong commercial construction experience will also be considered.

What’s on Offer?

• $160K + super
• Projects ranging from $3M–$20M
• Opportunity to work within the growing modular construction sector
• Broad commercial exposure across the full project lifecycle
• Collaborative and progressive working environment
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of your projects and commercial outcomes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional information

• $160K + super - Competitive package for the right experience
• $3M-$20M projects - Work across varied, innovative modular construction projects
• Commercially focused role - Take ownership of procurement, contracts, variations