Contracts Administrator - Multi Residential

Brunel; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for multi-residential townhouse projects. The role focuses on owning contract administration, working with project teams and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and commercial success.

Key duties include managing variations, progress claims, and cost monitoring, while maintaining rigorous contract documentation. This position offers scope across multiple projects within a well-established firm in Australasia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Contract Administrator within residential construction.
• Strong experience on townhouse or multi-residential developments.
• Solid understanding of subcontractor management, variations, claims and project costs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract administration process across townhouse and multi-residential projects.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Manage variations, extensions of time, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Assess subcontractor progress claims, invoices and payment schedules.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments and commercial performance.
• Maintain contract registers, variation registers and accurate project documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve commercial matters.
• Assist with project close-out, final accounts, defects, retentions and ensuring contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Contract administration

Residential construction

Stakeholder management

Budget tracking

Job description

Contracts Administrator - Multi Residential

Excellent opportunity for a Contract Administrator with experience across townhouse or multi-residential projects to take ownership of contracts, work closely with project teams and subcontractors, and play a key role in the successful delivery of multiple projects.

Our client is a well-established construction company with a strong reputation across the residential and commercial sectors. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of multi-residential townhouse projects commencing, they are looking to add an experienced and driven Contract Administrator to their growing team.

Description

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of multiple townhouse developments, working closely with the Project Manager, site team, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Manage the full contract administration process across townhouse and multi-residential projects.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Manage variations, extensions of time, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Assess subcontractor progress claims, invoices and payment schedules.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments and commercial performance.
• Maintain contract registers, variation registers and accurate project documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve commercial matters.
• Assist with project close-out, final accounts, defects, retentions and ensuring contractual obligations are met.

Profile

• 5 years + experience as a Contract Administrator within residential construction.
• Strong experience working on townhouse or multi-residential developements
• Solid understanding of subcontractor management, variations, claims and project costs.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are an experienced Contract Administrator looking for your next challenge and have a passion for delivering high-quality residential and commercial projects, this is for you.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to work on exciting, large-scale projects with a healthy pipeline of future work.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team in a well-established business.
• Competitive salary package reflective of your experience.
• Career growth opportunities in a company that values professional development.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.