Senior Contract Administrator

Randstad; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead commercial delivery across South East Queensland. You will partner with a leading head contractor known for operational excellence and disciplined project delivery, handling key trade packages, consultancies, and contract commitments.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in commercial building projects, including multi-rise developments, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial building projects, especially multi-rise developments.
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or relevant tertiary discipline.
• Expertise in head contracts, subcontracts, and security of payment legislation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and administer trade packages and head contracts.
• Manage project cash flow, variation, and monthly forecasts.
• Identify contract risks and ensure compliance with payment legislation.
• Liaise with clients, superintendents, consultants and subcontractors to resolve issues.

Skills

Commercial building

Multi-rise projects

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management / Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator

Partner with a proven industry leader and drive major commercial delivery across South East Queensland.

Randstad is proud to partner with a leading, multidisciplinary head contractor known for operational excellence, disciplined project delivery, and long-term career stability. Due to continued project expansion across SEQ, the team are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join their high-calibre team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, award, and administer key trade packages, consultancies, and head contract commitments in line with delivery standards.
• Drive rigorous financial controls, overseeing project cash flow, progress claims, variations, cost-to-complete reporting, and monthly forecasts.
• Safeguard project margins by proactively identifying contract risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring strict compliance with Security of Payment legislation.
• Act as the key commercial liaison with clients, superintendents, consultants, and subcontractors, resolving contractual issues and disputes professionally and early.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in commercial building projects, particularly multi rise projects.
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or relevant tertiary discipline desired.
• Advanced expertise in head contracts, subcontracts, and security of payment legislation.
• Strong communication, sharp negotiation instincts, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

qualification

• Tertiary qualification or relevant industry experience

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