Senior Contracts Administrator – New Build Projects (Brisbane, Mon–Fri)

Design & Build; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPB Contractors in Queensland is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the commercial team on a major rail infrastructure project in the Logan region. You will manage the commercial administration of subcontractor packages, including variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence.

Based on site, you will collaborate with Contracts Managers and delivery teams to monitor performance, assess claims and support negotiations to keep the project on track.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience with subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Experience managing variations, EOTs, delays and payment claims.
• Experience preparing contractual notices, correspondence and commercial documentation.
• Ability to independently draft and issue contractual letters, notices and demands.
• Strong procurement, subcontract management and commercial risk capability.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer multiple subcontractor and supplier packages throughout project delivery.
• Manage variations, delays, Extension of Time claims and contractual entitlements.
• Review and assess subcontractor payment claims.
• Prepare and issue contractual notices, demand letters and commercial correspondence.
• Support subcontract negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Assess claims and challenge unsupported or inflated entitlements.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with delivery and commercial teams to support project objectives.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial risk

Job description

CPB Contractors is Australia's leading contractor and a member of the CIMIC Group.

Delivering major projects across transport, buildings, defence, energy, resources and utilities, we are trusted to deliver some of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects and provide long‑term career opportunities for our people.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator to join the commercial team delivering a major rail infrastructure project in South East Queensland.

Working closely with Contracts Managers and delivery teams, you'll manage the commercial administration of key rail and station packages, including claims, variations, EOTs and contractual correspondence.

Based on project site in the Logan region, you'll be responsible for the commercial management of multiple subcontractor packages throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer multiple subcontractor and supplier packages throughout project delivery
• Manage variations, delays, Extension of Time claims and contractual entitlements
• Review and assess subcontractor payment claims
• Prepare and issue contractual notices, demand letters and commercial correspondence
• Support subcontract negotiations and commercial discussions
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance
• Assess claims and challenge unsupported or inflated entitlements
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Work closely with delivery and commercial teams to support project objectives

About You

• Experience as a Contract Administrator on major infrastructure, rail, transport, civil or building projects
• Strong downstream contract administration experience across subcontractor and supplier packages
• Demonstrated experience managing variations, EOTs, delays and payment claims
• Experience preparing contractual notices, correspondence and commercial documentation
• Ability to independently draft and issue contractual letters, notices and demands
• Strong procurement, subcontract management and commercial risk capability
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Practical, accountable and commercially minded in your approach

Why Join CPB Contractors?

• Manage complex rail and station packages during peak delivery
• Relocation support available for interstate candidates
• Logan region location within walking distance of public transport
• Long‑term career opportunities across CPB Contractors and the CIMIC Group