Senior Contract Administrator

Morson Edge Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and growth

Structured teams

Brisbane project opportunities

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is recruiting for multiple Senior Contract Administrator roles across Brisbane for leading residential and commercial builders. You will join either site or project teams to drive contract and financial management from start to finish on projects valued at $10M+.

You'll negotiate contracts, manage procurement and variations, and support monthly reporting while liaising with consultants and stakeholders to keep programs on track and compliant.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Contract Administrator.
• Experience on residential or commercial projects valued at $10M+.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage subcontractor procurement, scopes, and letting
• Negotiate and finalise contracts and supplier agreements
• Track project costs and assist with monthly financial reporting
• Administer variations, progress claims, and payment schedules
• Maintain RFI registers and support project documentation workflows
• Liaise with consultants, engineers, and key stakeholders
• Contribute to overall program delivery with a focus on cost, compliance, and timeframes

Skills

Communication skills

Contract administration

Cost tracking

Subcontractor management

Education

Degree qualified in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are currently recruiting for multiple Senior Contract Administrator roles across a range of well-established residential and commercial builders throughout Brisbane.These businesses include Tier 2 commercial contractors, luxury residential builders, and developer-builders with strong pipelines and long-standing reputations in the market. Project values range from $10M to $100M, covering new builds, major refurbishments, mixed-use developments, and high-spec fit-outs.These companies offer supportive site and office teams, structured systems, and long-term opportunities for career progression in stable environments.

Your new role

You’ll be joining a site or project team as a Senior Contract Administrator, working closely with the Project Manager to drive contract and financial management from start to finish. Projects vary depending on the builder — roles are available on multi-storey apartment builds, high-end homes, commercial towers, fit-outs, and service-heavy refurbishments.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage subcontractor procurement, scopes, and letting
• Negotiate and finalise contracts and supplier agreements
• Track project costs and assist with monthly financial reporting
• Administer variations, progress claims, and payment schedules
• Maintain RFI registers and support project documentation workflows
• Liaise with consultants, engineers, and key stakeholders
• Contribute to overall program delivery with a focus on cost, compliance, and timeframes

Skills & experience:

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field
• Minimum 1 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator
• Proven background working on residential or commercial projects valued at $10M+
• Knowledge of contracts administration, cost tracking, and subcontractor management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What we offer:

• Opportunities with some of Brisbane’s leading residential and commercial builders
• A variety of project types to suit your experience and career goals
• Supportive, well-structured teams with a focus on mentorship and growth
• Strong pipelines of upcoming work and repeat client relationships
• Competitive salary packages, negotiable based on experience