Contracts Administrator - Construction

Pinpoint Personnel; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinpoint Personnel in Brisbane is seeking a commercially astute Contracts Administrator to join an established construction team. You will own the commercial and contractual management of projects from initiation through to completion.

The role offers a $160,000 salary plus super, with autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of quality construction projects alongside an experienced delivery team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Administrator within construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and procurement.
• Ability to manage project costs, variations and progress claims.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence to work autonomously within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage head contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor packages.
• Manage progress claims, variations and payment schedules.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Identify and manage contractual risks and commercial opportunities.
• Manage procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and forecasting.
• Collaborate with site and project teams to achieve commercial outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Contracts administration

Construction contracts

Procurement

Negotiation

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Job description

Contracts Administrator | $160K + Super | Brisbane

We are currently seeking a driven and commercially astute Contracts Administrator to join an established construction team, supporting the successful delivery of projects while playing a key role in the commercial and contractual management of the business.

Offering a salary of $160,000 + Super, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of their role, work alongside an experienced project delivery team and contribute to the successful delivery of quality construction projects.

Your New Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider construction team, you will take responsibility for the commercial and contractual administration of projects from commencement through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing head contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Preparing, reviewing and administering subcontractor packages.
• Managing progress claims, variations and payment schedules.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Identifying and managing contractual risks and commercial opportunities.
• Managing procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Preparing monthly cost reports and forecasting.
• Working closely with site and project teams to ensure commercial outcomes are achieved.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and procurement.
• The ability to manage project costs, variations and progress claims.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• The confidence to work autonomously while contributing to a wider project team.

What's On Offer?

• $160,000 + Super
• Opportunity to join an established construction business.
• Involvement in quality construction projects.
• A supportive and experienced project delivery team.
• Autonomy and ownership of your commercial responsibilities.
• Long-term career opportunities.

Additional information

• Starting salary of $160K + Super + bonus potential
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression
• Work on exciting projects alongside an experienced, supportive team