Senior Contract & Commercial Lead

Bryant Building Contractors Pty Ltd; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryant Building Contractors in Yeppoon, QLD, seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to manage end-to-end commercial and contractual administration for regional projects. You will oversee head contracts, subcontracts, variations, claims and payment processes.

Bring 5+ years' CA experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and mentoring ability. Procore/Jobpac experience and knowledge of AS4000/AS4902 are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial building/construction.
• At least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, or related field.
• Experience administering head contracts and subcontracts (AS4000, AS4902).
• Proven track record managing variations, EOT claims, and progress claims on projects typically $5M-$25M+.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts in line with terms and policies.
• Prepare, review, negotiate subcontract and supplier agreements, scopes of work, and trade packages.
• Manage procurement process for subcontract packages, including tendering, scope comparisons, and letting recommendations.
• Prepare and assess progress claims, payment schedules, and payment certificates.
• Identify and negotiate variations and EOT claims, ensuring substantiation and timely notification.
• Monitor and manage contractual notices, timeframes, and obligations.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence logs, and documentation for audit and reporting.
• Support cost reporting, including cost-to-complete forecasts and monthly commercial reporting.
• Mentor junior staff and liaise with clients/subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ contractual obligations.

Skills

Contract admin

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Excel

MS Office

Procore

Jobpac

AS4000/AS4902 knowledge

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Law

Tools

Procore

Jobpac

AS4000

AS4902

Job description

Bryant Building Contractors in Yeppoon, QLD, seeks a Senior Contract Administrator to manage end-to-end commercial and contractual administration for regional projects. You will oversee head contracts, subcontracts, variations, claims and payment processes.

Bring 5+ years' CA experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and mentoring ability. Procore/Jobpac experience and knowledge of AS4000/AS4902 are highly valued.