Senior Contracts Administrator

Randstad; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Brisbane seeks an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator or Contracts Administrator to drive the commercial delivery of large-scale apartment developments. You will manage subcontract packages, procurement, cost control, and monthly reporting, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.

Role requires Australian construction experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Administrator, Senior Contracts Administrator, or Contracts Manager in Australian construction.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale residential, high-rise, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement, and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontract packages, including variations, progress claims, and contract correspondence.
• Support procurement and subcontract letting, including scopes and tender packages.
• Assist with cost control, budget tracking, variations, and monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with project teams to meet contractual and commercial requirements.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, or related discipline

Job description

Randstad is partnering with a highly respected client specialising in luxury apartment developments, with a proven track record of delivering high-end residential and mixed-use projects. With a strong pipeline of projects underway, they are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator or Contracts Administrator ready to take a step up to join their Brisbane team.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of large-scale apartment developments. Working closely with the project team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end administration of subcontract packages, procurement, cost control, contract administration, variations, progress claims, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting. This is a hands-on role where you will help drive the commercial success of projects while ensuring contractual obligations, budgets, and project milestones are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer subcontract packages, including claims, variations, EOTs, payment schedules, and contract correspondence.
• Support procurement and subcontract letting, including preparing scopes, tender packages, and reviewing subcontractor submissions.
• Assist with cost control activities, including budget tracking, progress claims, variations, and monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure contractual and commercial requirements are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Experience Required

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator, Senior Contracts Administrator, or Contracts Manager within the Australian construction industry.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale residential apartment, high-rise, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, contract administration, and commercial processes.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Stable pipeline of high-profile projects.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Opportunity to work on landmark luxury residential developments across Brisbane.

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.