Contracts Administrator

Manpower Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Australia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our growing construction team in Cairns on a permanent full-time basis. This role involves preparing and managing subcontract agreements, processing invoices and purchase orders, and maintaining project documentation in close collaboration with project managers and site teams.

You will handle variations, EOTs, procurement registers, progress claims and contract compliance, with a strong focus on cost control,

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in construction, project management or quantity surveying.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience as a Contract Administrator or similar.
• Experience in construction industry, ideally with a head contractor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage subcontract agreements and related documentation.
• Process invoices and purchase orders and monitor project costs.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting in alignment with PMs and site teams.
• Support variations, EOTs, procurement registers and contract compliance.
• Assist with progress claims and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in construction, project management, or quantity surveying

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contract Administrator to join a growing construction team on a permanent full time basis.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and managing subcontract agreements
• Processing invoices and purchase orders
• Managing project documentation
• Working closely with project managers and site teams
• Assisting with contract administration and project reporting
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and cash flow
• Managing variations, extensions of time (EOTs) and procurement registers
• Supporting defect management and project close-outs
• Maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Assisting with progress claims and contract compliance

What They're Looking For

• Relevant qualification in construction, project management, quantity surveying or similar
• Around 3+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator or similar role
• Construction industry experience, ideally with a head contractor
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Financial and commercial understanding of construction projects
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Practical, down-to-earth attitude

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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