Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Administrator

BESIX; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Days

Awards and Recognition Program

Wellbeing program with skin checks and

Instant access to Perkbox

Social events and Family Days

Job summary

BESIX Watpac is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Administrator to lead contract administration on large-scale Brisbane projects. Based in Brisbane with the Qld, NT & NZ Construction team, you will oversee head and subcontract requirements, plus mentor the commercial team to ensure strong cost controls.

Reporting to the Building Works department, the role emphasizes leadership, procurement oversight, and accurate financial reporting to support project success.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading contracts administration on large building projects, including mentoring and supervising others.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business, working effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with shifting work priorities to deliver results.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project contract administration, ensuring compliance with head contract and subcontract requirements.
• Manage procurement, trade package tendering, subcontractor negotiations, and budget performance.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements, variations, and progress claims.
• Monitor project financial performance through cost reporting, forecasting, variation tracking and commercial reporting.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and maintain effective cost controls and contract management.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise Contracts Administrators, Cadets, and project administrative staff.
• Manage tender documentation, review submissions, and prepare tender recommendations.

Skills

Contract administration

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Mentoring

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction Management degree

Job description

Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Administrator

• Full-time
• Entities: Watpac Construction
• Department: Building Works

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together.

BESIX Watpac has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Qld, NT & NZ Construction team based in Brisbane. As a key commercial lead, you will oversee contract administration on large-scale projects while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the commercial team.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• Lead and manage project contract administration, ensuring compliance with head contract and subcontract requirements.
• Manage procurement, trade package tendering, subcontractor negotiations, and budget performance.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements, variations, and progress claims.
• Monitor project financial performance through cost reporting, forecasting, variation tracking and commercial reporting.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and maintain effective cost controls and contract management.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise Contracts Administrators, Cadets, and project administrative staff.
• Manage tender documentation, review submissions, and prepare tender recommendations.

The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading contracts administration on large building projects, including mentoring and supervising others.
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business, working effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with shifting work priorities to deliver results.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capability.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best. If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.