Contracts Admin – Civil Infra Projects

BMD Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BMD is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our Queensland team in Brisbane, with a transition to the Sunshine Coast as projects evolve. You will manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, support procurement, and monitor budgets to drive successful project delivery.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee contract variations, payment schedules and documentation while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years’ experience as Contracts/Commercial Administrator or similar.
• Experience on civil infrastructure, road, bridge, rail, utilities or major construction projects.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement, project financial controls and cost management.
• Experience administering contract variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Knowledge of contractual and legal requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts from award through final completion.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Assess and process subcontractor claims, payment schedules and supplier invoices.
• Manage contract variations, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments and cost forecasts.
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations and subcontractor selection.
• Provide commercial input into procurement processes and subcontract documentation.
• Support monthly commercial reporting and project financial reviews.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate project records and document control systems.
• Work collaboratively with project delivery teams to achieve objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Contracts administration

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Cost management

Contract variations

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Law, Business or a related discipline

Job description

BMD is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our Queensland team in Brisbane, with a transition to the Sunshine Coast as projects evolve. You will manage subcontractor and supplier contracts, support procurement, and monitor budgets to drive successful project delivery.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you’ll oversee contract variations, payment schedules and documentation while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring compliance with safety and quality