Contracts Administrator

Cranfield Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranfield Group in Brisbane is seeking a Contracts Administrator to oversee the commercial aspects of a legacy project while engaging in the tendering and pre-construction of new work. The role combines hands-on contract administration with support across pricing, budgets and risk management within a growing construction team.

You will work with subcontractors, consultants and the project team, review contracts, manage variations and progress claims, and ensure accurate commercial documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction contracts and contract administration.
• Experience with variations, progress claims and reporting.
• Ability to review contract obligations and manage project documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Autonomous, proactive and detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the Contracts Administration for one existing legacy project
• Managing variations, progress claims, payment schedules and commercial reporting
• Reviewing contractual obligations and managing project documentation
• Working closely with subcontractors, consultants and the project team
• Supporting the tendering of new projects entering the business
• Reviewing tender documentation, scopes and subcontractor packages
• Assisting with pricing, budgets and commercial analysis during pre-construction
• Supporting the transition of successful tenders into project delivery
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks
• Maintaining accurate project registers and commercial documentation

Skills

Contracts Administration

Variations & Claims

Commercial Reporting

Contract Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Construction / Building / QS qualification

Job description

• Own your project
• Be part of what's next
• Build your career with variety

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Contracts Administrator to join a well-established construction business delivering projects across the healthcare and live environments sector.

The role offers a unique mix of one existing legacy project, which requires ongoing contract administration, alongside a strong pipeline of new projects currently progressing through tender and pre-construction.

This means you'll have the opportunity to manage the commercial requirements of an active project while also being involved in the early stages of exciting new work coming through the business.

The Role

Your responsibilities will span both the existing project and upcoming opportunities, including:

• Taking ownership of the Contracts Administration for one existing legacy project
• Managing variations, progress claims, payment schedules and commercial reporting for the project
• Reviewing contractual obligations and managing project documentation
• Working closely with subcontractors, consultants and the project team
• Supporting the tendering of new projects entering the business
• Reviewing tender documentation, scopes and subcontractor packages
• Assisting with pricing, budgets and commercial analysis during pre-construction
• Supporting the transition of successful tenders into project delivery
• Identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks
• Maintaining accurate project registers and commercial documentation

About You

We're looking for a commercially minded Contracts Administrator with experience within commercial construction.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous Contracts Administration experience within commercial construction
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and subcontract administration
• Experience with variations, progress claims and commercial reporting
• Exposure to tendering or pre-construction is advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously
• A relevant construction, building, quantity surveying or similar qualification is advantageous

Why Consider the Role?

This isn't a role where you'll be managing multiple ageing projects with little opportunity for progression.

You’ll have clear ownership of one legacy project, while being involved in the tendering and pre-construction of new projects that will form the future pipeline of the business.

It's an opportunity to gain genuine exposure across the commercial lifecycle of construction projects, from tender through to delivery, within a growing and forward-thinking team.

All applications will be treated confidentially.