Contracts Administrator

Bespoke Recruitment; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Laptop

Permanent role

Start within one month

Superannuation (super)

Zusammenfassung

Contract Administrator role in Milton, Brisbane for a permanent, hands-on developer project on Class 2/3 mixed-use design and construct work. You will own the head contract and oversee commercial management, reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with the core team.

Ideal candidates bring CA experience on similar projects, solid knowledge of AS standards, and hands-on use of Aconex, Hammertech, VisiBuild, Excel and MS Project.

Qualifikationen

• CA experience on similar projects, including Class 2/3 D&C work.
• Knowledge of AS 4300-1995 and AS 4902-2000.
• Experience with Aconex, Hammertech, VisiBuild, Excel, MS Project and Premier ERP.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Aufgaben

• Head contract management including variations, delays and claims.
• Prepare head contract claims and client variations with documentation.
• Negotiate subcontracts and variations at market rates.
• Prepare procurement schedules, tenders, and post-tender clarifications.
• Manage RFIs, shop drawings and document transmittals.
• Maintain procurement schedule and cost reporting; liaise with head office.
• Ensure compliance with AS standards and NCC/BCA; monitor safety and quality.

Kenntnisse

CA experience

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Aconex

Hammertech

VisiBuild

Excel

MS Project

Premier ERP

Jobbeschreibung

Contract Administrator | Class 2 & 3 Mixed-Use | D&C

Milton, Brisbane QLD
Full time, permanent
$150,000 - $180,000 + super

Own the head contract on a major mixed-use project

Tier 2 builder with a tight, senior project team

$150k - $180k + super, laptop, start within a month

A leading Tier 2 builder is adding a Contract Administrator to its project team in Milton, Brisbane. This is a permanent, hands‑on commercial role on a Class 2 and Class 3 (residential and hotel) design and construct project.

You'll report directly to the Project Manager and work closely with the team. If you enjoy owning the commercial side of a job from tender through to final account, this role gives you real influence over the outcome.

Head contract and commercial management

Manage the commercial and legal aspects of the head contract, including negotiating and finalising variations, delays and other contractual claims

Prepare head contract claims, client variations (with all supporting documentation) and PCG reports

Liaise with legal counsel on the head contract, alongside the GM and PM

Monitor and report all Notices of Delay and Extensions of Time

Draft client and subcontractor notice letters that enforce contractual obligations

Manage contract and project risk

Control project costs, prepare cash flows, and produce all reports with a focus on cost reporting

Procurement and subcontracts

Carry out take‑offs during the tender and delivery phases

Prepare tender cost evaluation spreadsheets, conduct tender interviews, and make sure tender checklists are completed and signed

Prepare scopes of work and subcontract agreements, ensuring 100% coverage with little to no scope gaps

Negotiate subcontracts and variations at competitive market rates

Negotiate preferred supplier and national supply agreements

Prepare schedules of rates and post‑tender clarifications for inclusion in contracts

Prepare subcontractor variations, contract amendments and purchase orders

Review subcontractor progress claims and percentage complete, liaising with head office

Maintain the procurement schedule and report regularly to the PM and operations team

At procurement, confirm that materials and equipment comply with Australian Standards and the NCC/BCA

Documentation and site administration

Manage tender and contract RFIs, and coordinate shop drawings from "For Approval" to "For Construction"

Issue document transmittals through Aconex or similar platforms

Obtain samples and alternatives and submit them for client approval

Issue site instructions, NCRs, improvement notices, back charges, memos and meeting minutes

Run document control, project folder structures, and all registers and schedules

Record lessons learnt to improve the contract management framework

Provide administrative support and engage with clients and stakeholders

Safety and quality

Comply with the risk, quality, HSE and statutory systems

Obtain all SWMS and forward them to the National HSEQ Advisor, and take part in reviewing whether they're adequate

Undertake monthly safety inspection walks

Contribute to issue resolution, non-conformance prevention and the Continuous Improvement Program

What you'll bring

A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Proven CA experience on similar projects and clients, including structural works, fitout and finishes, civil works and mixed-use residential, ideally on Class 2 or 3 D&C projects

A strong working knowledge of AS 4300-1995 and AS 4902-2000

Hands-on experience with Aconex, Hammertech, VisiBuild, Excel, MS Project and Premier ERP

Strong constructability and buildability knowledge, and awareness of legislative requirements

A professional presence, clear communication, transparency and leadership

What's on offer

$150,000 - $180,000 + super

Laptop

A permanent role on a significant project, with a start required within one month