Contracts Administrator – Civil Infra, Growth & Mentorship

Fulton Hogan; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Hogan in Queensland seeks a Contracts Administrator to take ownership of subcontract packages from award to close-out, supported by a commercial team. You’ll manage progress claims, variations, EOTs, and ensure alignment with the Head Contract on site.

You'll work with engineers and project teams, review scopes, tender analyses, and negotiate with subcontractors. Intermediate contract/commercial experience and strong Excel skills are ideal, with qualifications in QS/Engineering as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience in contracts or commercial administration.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, variations, EOTs and security of payment processes.
• Ability to negotiate with subcontractors and the judgement to know when escalation is required.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or Law are advantageous, but practical experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of subcontract packages, including correspondence, notices, registers and compliance requirements.
• Assessing progress claims and issuing payment schedules in accordance with the BIF Act (Qld).
• Valuing variations, assessing delay and EOT claims, and negotiating commercial outcomes with subcontractors.
• Managing end-to-end subcontract procurement, including scope review, tender analysis, commercial and contractual assessments, negotiation of contract departures, and recommendations for subcontract award.
• Ensuring the scope, schedule of rates and Head Contract align with what is being delivered on site.
• Working closely with engineers, supervisors and project teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Construction Management or Law

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fulton Hogan in Queensland seeks a Contracts Administrator to take ownership of subcontract packages from award to close-out, supported by a commercial team. You’ll manage progress claims, variations, EOTs, and ensure alignment with the Head Contract on site.

You'll work with engineers and project teams, review scopes, tender analyses, and negotiate with subcontractors. Intermediate contract/commercial experience and strong Excel skills are ideal, with qualifications in QS/Engineering as a bonus.