Contracts Administrator

Brunel; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for Brisbane, Queensland, to lead contract and subcontract administration on commercial construction projects. You will manage variations, RFIs, and payments while keeping budgets on track and ensuring WHS compliance.

You will collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, delivering accurate reporting and supporting weekly meetings with the Project Manager. Local Australian experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as Contracts Administrator in commercial construction.
• Understanding of procurement, contracts, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Experience with construction industry software systems such as Jobpac.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• MUST have local Australian experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and administer contract and subcontract agreements.
• Manage progress claims, variations, RFIs, EOTs, and payment schedules.
• Track project budgets and forecasts to maintain financial control.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Support the Project Manager with reporting and weekly meetings to support project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and WHS standards.

Skills

Contract administration

Budget management

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

Our client is a leading commercial construction company with a strong reputation delivering high-quality projects across the commercial construction sector. Due to consistent growth and a strong pipeline of commercial projects kicking off they are now looking to expand their team with an experienced and driven Contract Administrator.

Description

As the Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for managing all head contract and subcontract administration for projects. You will work closely with Project and Site teams to ensure contracts are accurately managed, variations are tracked, and budgets remain on target throughout the build.

• Prepare, review, and administer contract and subcontract agreements
• Manage progress claims, variations, RFIs, EOTs, and payment schedules
• Track project budgets and forecasts to maintain financial control
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers
• Support the Project Manager with reporting and weekly meetings to support project delivery
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and WHS standards

Profile

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator in commercial construction
• Solid understanding of procurement, contracts, and cost management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Experience with construction industry software systems is required, e.g Jobpac
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• MUST have local Australian experience

Job Offer

• Be part of Olympic rollout projects in Queensland
• Competitive remuneration and long-term career prospects
• Strong pipeline of diverse commercial projects
• A forward-thinking team environment that values your ideas

Do you have questions:

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor Popham at ********@brunel.net or on 0432 111 ***.