Senior Contracts Administrator - High-Rise Residential

Amida Recruitment; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment is partnering with a leading construction head contractor on the Gold Coast to appoint a Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator for a $200m+ high-rise residential project. You will manage the full contract lifecycle, review head contracts and subcontracts, and drive procurement, claims and variations to protect value.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in contracts administration, local market knowledge (Gold Coast/Brisbane/Sunshine Coast) and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or Construction Management.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar contract role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from tendering and award through to close-out.
• Review, interpret, and administer head contracts and subcontracts.
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate tender packages and contract docs.
• Negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements to achieve best value.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts with financial control.
• Process progress claims, variations, and payment schedules.
• Manage variations, EOTs, and contractual claims.
• Maintain contract records and documentation.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients and subs.
• Support procurement activities and supplier evaluation.
• Contribute to contract management process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Project/Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Amida Recruitment is partnering with a leading construction head contractor on the Gold Coast to appoint a Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator for a $200m+ high-rise residential project. You will manage the full contract lifecycle, review head contracts and subcontracts, and drive procurement, claims and variations to protect value.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in contracts administration, local market knowledge (Gold Coast/Brisbane/Sunshine Coast) and