Contracts Administrator – Civil Infrastructure Growth

Fulton Hogan; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Contracts Administrator to take genuine responsibility across subcontract packages on a major road infrastructure project in Queensland. You will own subcontract procurement from award to close-out, with support from an experienced commercial team.

The role requires intermediate experience in contracts or commercial administration, with strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience in contracts or commercial administration, ideally with a principal contractor in roads, bridges or civil infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, variations, EOTs and security of payment processes.
• The confidence 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 working with commercial or 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

Contracts administration

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Organisation

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Contracts Administrator to take genuine responsibility across subcontract packages on a major road infrastructure project in Queensland. You will own subcontract procurement from award to close-out, with support from an experienced commercial team.

The role requires intermediate experience in contracts or commercial administration, with strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.