Intermediate Contract Administrator

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a Brisbane-based commercial contractor delivering projects across Queensland. You will manage day-to-day commercial and contractual administration, including procurement, tenders, claims, variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence, working closely with the Project Manager to drive value.

Offering mentoring, clear career progression and a salary package up to AUD 200k for the right experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within commercial construction.
• Experience with procurement, tendering, claims, variations and EOTs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing head contract and subcontract administration, including procurement, tendering, claims, variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence.
• Overseeing subcontractor scope, pricing, negotiations and contract letting.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting.
• Assessing claims, managing variations and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate contractual and commercial documentation across project systems.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams.
• Working with the Project Manager to achieve strong commercial outcomes through to Practical Completion and final account.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial construction

Autonomous

Education

Construction or commercial qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Contract Administrator to join an established Brisbane commercial contractor delivering quality projects across Queensland.

Working across commercial projects valued up to $20M, the business has built a strong reputation for quality project delivery, supported by an experienced, down-to-earth team and well-established systems and processes.

With a growing pipeline of work, the business is looking to appoint a CA who is ready to take on greater responsibility, work closely with an experienced Project Manager and benefit from strong mentoring and genuine career progression.

About the Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial and contractual administration of the projects.

• Managing head contract and subcontract administration, including procurement, tendering, claims, variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence.
• Overseeing subcontractor scope, pricing, negotiations and contract letting.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, forecasting and monthly commercial reporting.
• Assessing claims, managing variations and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Maintaining accurate contractual and commercial documentation across project systems.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and project teams.
• Working closely with the Project Manager to achieve strong commercial outcomes and manage the project through to Practical Completion and final account.

About You

We are looking for a Contract Administrator who is commercially astute, organised and enjoys being part of a collaborative construction team.

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
• Experience across aged care, health, multi residential or other complex construction projects highly regarded
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a project team
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification

Why Join?

Join a growing commercial builder offering genuine responsibility, strong project support and clear career progression.

• Salary package up to $200K for right experience
• Work alongside an experienced Project Manager