Contracts Administrator

Besix International; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Days

Awards and Recognition Program

Wellbeing program with skin checks and

flu vaccinations

Perkbox access

Social events and Family Days

Job summary

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our North Queensland construction team in Cairns. This role focuses on driving safety, managing tenders, and preparing contract documents for trades.

You will work with the Project Manager to oversee subcontract variations, assist with cost reporting, and help establish efficient administration systems across projects, ensuring alignment with OH&S requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar role within building construction.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across all levels.
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative and sound decision-making.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety policies in compliance with OH&S regulations to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Tendering of subcontract packages and management of tender documents, proposals and recommendations.
• Prepare contract documents for each trade package.
• Assist with administration of subcontract packages including progress claims, variation claims and other project-related financial matters.
• Participate in monthly reporting on cash flow forecasting, variation status, contractual matters and cost analysis.
• Establish an effective site or office-based system for project administration in line with company procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Autonomy and initiative

Prioritisation under pressure

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Experience in building construction

Job description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We're building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors - from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

Job Description

BESIX Watpac is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our highly successful North Queensland construction team in Cairns.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Tendering of subcontract packages includingcompilation and approval of tender documents and proposed tender list, issue of documents, receipt of tenders, comparison of tenders and submission of tender recommendations for approval.
• Prepare contract documents for each trade package/subcontract.
• In association with the Project Manager, assist with administration of subcontract packages including progress claims, variation claims and other project related financial matters.
• Participate in the submission of monthly consolidated reporting in the areas of cash flow forecasting, variation status, contractual matters and cost analysis.
• Establish an effective site or office-based system for the effective administration of projects in line with company procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within the building construction industry.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business, working effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with shifting work priorities to deliver results.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you're excited about this role but don't tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.