Contracts Administrator

Smith & Co; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pathway to PM

Flexible working

Social team culture

Job summary

Smith & Co in Brisbane is looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their North Brisbane team. You’ll manage a diverse pipeline of commercial construction, refurbishment and fitout projects, taking genuine ownership of your work and delivering strong results.

This role offers a clear pathway into Project Management, a flexible, social team, and a balance of site and office work as the company continues to grow and expand its Brisbane footprint.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction, building or commercial qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Contracts Administrator position.
• Experience across commercial construction, fitout or refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement and cost management.
• Confident communication skills with contractors, suppliers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, subcontracts, variations and project documentation.
• Coordinate procurement, letting packages and subcontractor agreements.
• Assess progress claims, variations and project costs throughout delivery.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Support projects from pre-construction through delivery and completion.

Skills

Construction qualification

2+ years experience

Contracts management

Procurement

Cost management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant construction, building or commercial qualification

Job description

We are partnering with a growing commercial construction business seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their North Brisbane team.

You’ll work across a diverse pipeline of commercial construction, refurbishment and fitout projects, typically ranging from $500K to $5M in value. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of your projects rather than becoming another number within a large corporate structure.

The business offers a fluid, flexible working environment and values people who work hard, deliver strong outcomes and enjoy being part of a social team. For an ambitious CA, there is also a genuine opportunity to progress into Project Management as the company continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, subcontracts, variations and project documentation.
• Coordinate procurement, letting packages and subcontractor agreements.
• Assess progress claims, variations and project costs throughout delivery.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Support projects from pre-construction through delivery and completion.

About the Role

We are partnering with a growing commercial construction business seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their North Brisbane team.

You’ll work across a diverse pipeline of commercial construction, refurbishment and fitout projects, typically ranging from $500K to $5M in value. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of your projects rather than becoming another number within a large corporate structure.

The business offers a fluid, flexible working environment and values people who work hard, deliver strong outcomes and enjoy being part of a social team. For an ambitious CA, there is also a genuine opportunity to progress into Project Management as the company continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contracts, subcontracts, variations and project documentation.
• Coordinate procurement, letting packages and subcontractor agreements.
• Assess progress claims, variations and project costs throughout delivery.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and subcontractors.
• Support projects from pre-construction through delivery and completion.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant construction, building or commercial qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Contracts Administrator position.
• Experience across commercial construction, fitout or refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement and cost management.
• Confident communication skills with contractors, suppliers and project teams.

Salary & Benefits

• $140,000–$160,000 + Super
• North Brisbane office location.
• Projects ranging from $500K–$5M across Brisbane.
• Mix of new-build, refurbishment and commercial fitout work.
• Genuine pathway from Contracts Administrator into Project Management.
• Flexible working conditions within a growing construction business.
• Social team culture that values performance without the corporate feel.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're an experienced Contracts Administrator looking for more project ownership and a genuine pathway into Project Management, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Additional information

• Manage varied commercial projects from $500K-$5M across Brisbane
• Clear pathway into Project Management as the business continues to grow
• Flexible workplace with a hardworking, social and down-to-earth team