Senior Contracts Administrator

Duratec; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated lease

Discounts via Flare

Community service leave

Recognition & rewards

Job summary

Duratec is expanding its Queensland division in Brisbane and seeks a contracted commercial professional to support delivery across multiple sites, including a $40M cladding replacement program. You will manage contract administration, procurement, and subcontract lifecycle, ensuring contract compliance and strong commercial outcomes.

The role requires experience in contract administration, negotiation, cost control, and proficient MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract administration and cost control.
• Experience on contractor environments and high-rise building/façade projects is desirable.
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive commercial reviews of Head contracts and agreements.
• Monitor and manage the full subcontract lifecycle including negotiation, claims, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to clients.
• Prepare scopes of work and packages for subcontractors.
• Drive commercial outcomes and support project teams with contractual advice.
• Maintain relevant commercial registers and cost reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with procedures and policies.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost control

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Excel

Education

Quantity Surveying

Contracts Management

Commercial Management

Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

• Brisbane based role with various project sites
• Multi-state presence, market leading contractor
• Novated Lease

Working within our growing Queensland division, you will be working within our collaborative commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of numerous projects, including an ongoing $40 million combustible cladding replacement project.

THE ROLE

• Conduct comprehensive commercial reviews of Head contracts and Agreements
• Negotiate contract departures for Head Contract and Subcontract agreements
• Manage and ensure compliance with client contract throughout the project/s
• Oversee project start up, procurement, delivery and project close out
• Liaise with internal Duratec team and external stakeholders
• Draft and issue contractual notices promptly and maintain record
• Prepare and submit monthly progress claims to the client
• Monitor commissioning activities including documentation
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure adherence to procedures, policies, and contractual obligations
• Prepare scopes of work and packages for subcontractors and prepare subcontract/ supply agreements
• Drive subcontractor performance and commercial outcomes by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, including contract negotiation, claims assessment, variations, Project Trust Account compliance and final account resolution
• Prepare month-end cost reports, update forecasts, and participate in cost reviews and meetings
• Maintain relevant registers that track and substantiate the projects commercial position
• Contribute to the project commercial strategy and drive commercial outcomes
• Provide timely commercial and contractual advice to the project team as needed

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will bring previous experience in a varied contract administration role along with:

• Sound working knowledge of contract administration and cost control skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline are preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in contract administration within a contractor environment, particularly on high-rise building and façade projects, will be highly desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with all project contract agreements and able to negotiate terms and conditions with stakeholders
• Analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Positive negotiation, conflict and influencing skills
• Written and oral communication skills with an ability to present information to a range of audiences
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced Excel skills

THE BENEFITS

• Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare, including Telstra Mobile discount
• Novated lease options, through Flare and Paywise
• A day paid community service leave, to give back to your community
• Recognition and rewards, for employee referrals, photo of the month and safety innovation and leadership

Optional benefits to help you succeed

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation support, through Cbus Super
• Salary sacrifice, to superannuation
• Training and study assistance, for career development and professional qualifications

Looking after your wellbeing

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, confidential advice line and information
• First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers available
• Paid parental leave
• Dynamic working, where are people are empowered to have more control over their working hours and locations, in line with the needs of the individual, team, project and client

ABOUT US

The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven businessspecialising in theprotection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.