Senior / Contracts Administrator - High Rise Residential Projects

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

Senior / Contracts Administrator - High Rise Residential Projects

• Growing construction head contractor with a strong track record
• Ideally experience on $200m+ High Rise Residential projects, 20+ floors
• Excellent career opportunity and progression

• Growing construction head contractor with a strong track record
• Ideally experience on $200m+ High Rise Residential projects, 20+ floors
• Excellent career opportunity and progression

Exciting opportunity with dynamic and growing team with a great track record. High rise residential experience is idea.

Our client is a construction head contractor and as a result of continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator to join their team to work on a $200m+ high-rise residential project amongst others.

The candidate will ideally have some experience working on the head contractor side on 20+ storey high rise residential projects in the Gold Coast / Brisbane / Sunshine Coast market with local knowledge. They will also look at candidates without local experience too ideally looking with high rise residential experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the full contract lifecycle, from tendering and award through to project completion and close-out
• Review, interpret, and administer head contracts and subcontracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions
• Prepare, issue, and evaluate tender packages, including scope of works and contract documentation
• Negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements to achieve best value outcomes
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring financial control throughout the project
• Process progress claims, variation claims, and payment schedules in line with contractual obligations
• Assess and manage variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and contractual claims
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure smooth contract administration
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies
• Support procurement activities, including sourcing and evaluating suppliers and subcontractors
• Assist in dispute resolution and contract negotiations where required
• Provide regular reporting on contract performance, financial status, and risks to senior management
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualifications in a Project Management, Construction Management or similar
• Minimum 5 + years’ experience in similar role
• Previous Financial or Accounting experience is ideal
• Superior analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of project administration and project controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated negotiation, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong MS Office Suite skills

This is a full-time permanent position providing a great opportunity to work with an established organisation who offer challenging work.

Additional information

• Growing construction head contractor with a strong track record
• Ideally experience on $200m+ High Rise Residential projects, 20+ floors
• Excellent career opportunity and progression