Contracts Administrator

Duratec; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary sacrifice options

Novated lease options

Employee Assistance Program

Everyday discounts via Flare

Job summary

Duratec is seeking a Brisbane-based Contract Administrator to support the Queensland division across multiple projects. The role focuses on commercial reviews, contract negotiation, and ongoing cost control within a collaborative team.

You will liaise with internal Duratec teams and external stakeholders, oversee procurement to project close-out, and contribute to the project commercial strategy. A strong emphasis is placed on integrity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of contract administration and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive commercial reviews of Head contracts and Agreements (contract administration).
• Negotiate contract departures for Head Contract and Subcontract agreements.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to the client.
• Prepare month-end cost reports, update forecasts, and participate in cost reviews and meetings.
• Maintain relevant registers that track and substantiate the projects commercial position.

Skills

Contract admin

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Quantity Surveying

Contracts Management

Construction Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

• Brisbane based role with Diverse Range of Projects
• National Commercial Support Team
• Multi-state presence, market leading contractor

• Brisbane based role with Diverse Range of Projects
• National Commercial Support Team
• Multi-state presence, market leading contractor

Working with our growing Queensland division you will be working within our collaborative commercial team, supporting the success of numerous projects.

THE ROLE

• Conduct comprehensive commercial reviews of Head contracts and Agreements
• Negotiate contract departures for Head Contract and Subcontract agreements
• Manage and ensure compliance with client contract throughout the project/s
• Oversee project start up, procurement, delivery and project close out
• Liaise with internal Duratec team and external stakeholders
• Draft and issue contractual notices promptly and maintain record
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to the client
• Monitor commissioning activities including documentation
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure adherence to procedures, policies, and contractual obligations
• Prepare scopes of work and packages for subcontractors and prepare subcontract/ supply agreements
• Manage subcontractors from onboarding to final account
• Prepare month-end cost reports, update forecasts, and participate in cost reviews and meetings
• Maintain relevant registers that track and substantiate the projects commercial position
• Contribute to the project commercial strategy and drive commercial outcomes
• Provide timely commercial and contractual advice to the project team as needed

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring previous experience in a varied contract administration role along with:

• Sound working knowledge of contract administration and cost control skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline are preferred but not mandatory.
• Previous experience in contract administration within a contractor environment, ideally across remediation, refurbishment, new build, wharf repair and maintenance, or defence projects, is highly desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple small projects concurrently while collaborating effectively with diverse project teams
• An understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with all project contract agreements and able to negotiate terms and conditions with stakeholders
• Analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Positive negotiation, conflict and influencing skills
• Written and oral communication skills with an ability to present information to a range of audiences
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced Excel skills

The Benefits

• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
• Paid parental leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Novated lease options
• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
• Employee Assistance Program
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Ongoing rewards & recognition programs

Please submit your resume today and one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch with next steps. This role is subject to a pre-employment medical and background checks.

About Us

The Duratec group of companies is an ASX listed Engineering, Construction and Remediation project The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth. Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia. We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team! We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.