Senior Contracts Administrator – Brisbane, Long-Term Projects

Zenith Search; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Search is partnering with a leading Australian builder to appoint a Senior Contracts Administrator for a high-performing Brisbane project team. The role sits on a commercial building program with work secured through to 2028, offering strong development and a stable pipeline.

You will own the commercial side from procurement through final account, in a close-knit environment backed by a major builder. A focus on live environments such as hospitals or airports is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator / CA.
• Strong commercial building experience with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 builder.
• Ability to manage projects and packages from start to finish.
• Sound understanding of construction methodology and Australian Standard contracts.
• Live environment experience (hospitals, airports or occupied buildings) highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Brisbane / Queensland construction market experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and manage subcontracts and procurement packages.
• Run tender evaluations and let trade packages.
• Prepare and administer head contract and subcontract progress claims.
• Manage variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor project budgets, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Work closely with your Project Manager and Site Manager to keep projects on program and on budget.

Skills

Senior CA experience

Commercial building

Project management

Negotiation skills

AS contracts knowledge

Live environment

Brisbane market knowledge

Job description

Zenith Search is partnering with a leading Australian builder to appoint a Senior Contracts Administrator for a high-performing Brisbane project team. The role sits on a commercial building program with work secured through to 2028, offering strong development and a stable pipeline.

You will own the commercial side from procurement through final account, in a close-knit environment backed by a major builder. A focus on live environments such as hospitals or airports is highly valued.