Senior Contract Administrator

Randstad; Casuarina; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Immediate start available

Strong project pipeline

Exposure to landmark developments

Job summary

Randstad's client, a respected national Tier 2 builder, is expanding into Queensland and seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to join the brand-new delivery team. You will oversee procurement, subcontract administration, variations, and financial reporting to ensure strong commercial outcomes across major projects.

Lead contracts from pre-construction through to completion, manage budgets, and maintain robust stakeholder relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator within the Australian commercial construction sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong financial reporting ability.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, tendering, and management of subcontract packages through to final account.
• Administration of subcontract agreements, variations, progress claims, and contract correspondence.
• Assessment and management of subcontractor claims and payment schedules.
• Cost tracking, forecasting, budget management, and monthly financial reporting.
• Assisting with head contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

Job description

Our client is a highly respected, national Tier 2 builder specialising in luxury residential, commercial, and boutique development projects. Backed by over three decades of industry experience and strong leadership, they are currently expanding their footprint into Queensland. As part of their strategic growth plans, they have secured key leadership appointments and are now seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their brand-new Queensland delivery team.

The Company

Our client is a highly respected, national Tier 2 builder specialising in luxury residential, commercial, and boutique development projects. Backed by over three decades of industry experience and strong leadership, they are currently expanding their footprint into Queensland. As part of their strategic growth plans, they have secured key leadership appointments and are now seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their brand-new Queensland delivery team.

The Role

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of major construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with the Project Manager and Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing the project's contractual and financial obligations while ensuring strong commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities Include

• Procurement, tendering, and management of subcontract packages through to final account.
• Administration of subcontract agreements, variations, progress claims, and contract correspondence.
• Assessment and management of subcontractor claims and payment schedules.
• Cost tracking, forecasting, budget management, and monthly financial reporting.
• Assisting with head contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Experience Required

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator or similar role within the Australian commercial construction sector.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage project budgets and reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• $170,000 - $200,000 + superannuation (dependent on experience).
• Opportunity to join a national Tier 2 builder entering the Queensland market.
• Strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects.
• Exposure to landmark commercial and residential developments.
• Career progression opportunities as the Queensland business continues to grow.
• Immediate start available.

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.