Contracts Administrator

CGC Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Project Diversity

Strong Culture & Support

Career Growth

Job summary

CGC Recruitment partners with a well established Tier 3 builder delivering commercial, educational and institutional projects across South East Queensland. We are seeking an Experienced Contracts Administrator to take commercial ownership of flagship projects valued between $5M and $30M, working with project managers and site teams to drive procurement strategies and protect margins.

You will thrive on complex builds, have strong procurement experience, and understand the operational needs of

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of Contracts Administration experience in Australian commercial building.
• Proven track record delivering projects valued between $5M and $30M.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, QS, Building, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of head contracts (AS2124 / AS4000).
• Excellent negotiation skills, razor-sharp attention to detail, and proactive, team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & letting: Prepare detailed trade scope packages, evaluate subcontractor tenders, negotiate terms, and execute subcontracts in alignment with head contract obligations.
• Financial management: Drive project cost reporting, maintain forecast final accounts, and manage monthly client progress claims and variation approvals.
• Subcontractor administration: Review, assess, and certify subcontractor progress claims, variations, EOTs, and retentions.
• Head contract administration: Ensure full compliance with head contract terms, track milestones, and manage contractual correspondence.
• Pre-construction & mobilisation: Assist tender handovers, long-lead item procurement, and value-engineering stages.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Build trusted relationships with clients, superintendents, consultants, and subcontractors.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Financial reporting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

AS2124 / AS4000

Cost reporting software

Job description

About the company

Our client who are a well established large Tier 3 builder deliver high-quality commercial, educational, and institutional projects across South East Queensland. Built on a foundation of long-term relationships, structural integrity, and exceptional project delivery.

Job Description

Our client who are a well established large Tier 3 builder deliver high-quality commercial, educational, and institutional projects across South East Queensland. Built on a foundation of long-term relationships, structural integrity, and exceptional project delivery.

With a strong pipeline of projects ranging from $5M to $30M, they specialise in complex, multi-stage developments with a strong focus on educational infrastructure (primary, secondary, and tertiary settings), as well as broad commercial builds.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Experienced Contracts Administrator to take commercial ownership of flagship projects within our $5M–$30M portfolio. Working closely with our Project Managers and site teams, you will play a central role in driving procurement strategies, managing trade packages, protecting project margins, and maintaining seamless stakeholder relationships.

This role is ideal for a thorough, commercial-minded CA who thrives on complex builds, has a strong command of procurement, and understands the unique operational requirements of live educational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Letting: Prepare detailed trade scope packages, evaluate subcontractor tenders, negotiate terms, and execute subcontracts in alignment with head contract obligations.
• Financial Management: Drive project cost reporting, maintain accurate forecast final accounts, and manage monthly client progress claims and variation approvals.
• Subcontractor Administration: Review, assess, and certify subcontractor progress claims, variations, EOTs, and retentions.
• Head Contract Administration: Ensure full compliance with head contract terms, track critical project milestones, and manage contractual correspondence.
• Pre-construction & Mobilisation: Assist the project team during tender handovers, long-lead item procurement, and value-engineering stages.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build trusted relationships with clients, superintendents, consultants, and subcontractors.

About You

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

• Experience: Minimum 4+ years of Contracts Administration experience within the Australian commercial building sector (Tier 2 or strong Tier 3 commercial builder background preferred).
• Project Profile: A proven track record delivering commercial projects valued between $5M and $30M, with demonstrated experience on educational builds (schools, university facilities, or early learning spaces) being highly regarded.
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, or a related discipline.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of head contracts (e.g., AS2124 / AS4000 series), head-to-subcontract alignment, and financial reporting software.
• Attributes: Excellent negotiation skills, razor-sharp attention to detail, and a proactive, team-first approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary Package: Generous remuneration aligned with your experience and expertise.
• Project Diversity: Lead commercial management on highly regarded educational and commercial projects across SEQ.
• Strong Culture & Support: Direct access to senior leadership, modern systems, and a collaborative, supportive site and office team.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways for professional development toward Senior CA or Commercial Manager roles.