Senior Contract Administrator

Gough Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-established company

Major development project

Career progression opportunities

Autonomy in role

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator for a major multi-residential development on the Gold Coast. This role leads subcontract procurement, contract administration and cost control across the project lifecycle.

You will work with project management, site and finance teams to drive commercial outcomes, manage variations and ensure on-time project delivery with a focus on cost efficiency and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contract Administrator in construction.
• Experience delivering residential, multi-residential, mixed-use or commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontractor management and contract administration.
• Proven experience managing variations, progress claims, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• A proactive professional who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and letting of subcontract packages across the project.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontract agreements and supplier contracts.
• Manage progress claims, payment schedules, variations and extension of time claims.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and provide commercial performance updates to senior management.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and site team to identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support project planning, contract administration and financial management activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Subcontract management

Forecasting

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Building

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join a well-established construction business delivering a major multi-residential development on the Gold Coast.

With a strong pipeline of current and future projects, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial functions across the project lifecycle while working closely with project management, site and finance teams.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced Senior Contract Administrator looking to play a key role in project delivery, influence commercial outcomes and contribute to the successful completion of a significant residential development.

About the Role

• Lead the procurement and letting of subcontract packages across the project.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontract agreements and supplier contracts.
• Manage progress claims, payment schedules, variations and extension of time claims.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts, ensuring commercial objectives are achieved.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and provide commercial performance updates to senior management.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and site team to identify risks, opportunities and cost-saving initiatives.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support project planning, contract administration and financial management activities throughout the project lifecycle.

What's on Offer

• Join a well-established and growing construction business.
• Opportunity to work on a significant multi-residential development.
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career opportunities.
• Exposure to experienced leadership and project delivery teams.
• High level of autonomy and ownership within the commercial function.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Diverse role offering involvement across all stages of project delivery.
• Attractive remuneration package and genuine progression opportunities.

About You

• Experienced Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience delivering residential, multi-residential, mixed-use or commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontractor management and contract administration.
• Proven experience managing variations, progress claims, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• A proactive professional who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams and stakeholders.

You Will Possess

• Previous experience within a Contract Administration position for a construction contractor.
• Proven ability to manage subcontract procurement and commercial administration processes.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience administering variations, claims and contractual documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or a related discipline.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a respected construction business with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects throughout South East Queensland.

You'll play an integral role in the commercial management of a significant development, working alongside an experienced team while contributing to successful project outcomes and ongoing business growth.

For experienced Contract Administrators seeking career progression, project exposure and long-term stability, this represents an excellent opportunity.