Senior Contracts Administrator - Roads

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty, in partnership with a top-tier civil contractor, is seeking a Senior CA or Commercial Manager. You’ll be on-site and off, calling shots, negotiating hard, and holding subcontractors to account across multi-year, high-value road and transport programs in Queensland.

You’ll work with project directors, shape commercial strategy, manage risk and cashflow, and drive delivery to stay tight, efficient, and profitable in a demanding, high-accountability culture.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing risk, cashflow and claims.
• Strong negotiation and leadership under pressure.
• Excellent stakeholder management with subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project directors to shape commercial strategy and ensure delivery remains tight, efficient and profitable.

Skills

Senior level experience

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Site leadership

Job description

Thick-skinned? Commercially sharp? Know how to handle tough subcontractors without blinking?

This one’s for you:

We’re partnering with a top-tier civil contractor delivering major roads and transport infrastructure across Queensland — think multi-year programs, high-value packages, and all the Tier 1 complexity without the hand‑holding.

They’re on the hunt for a Senior CA or Commercial Manager who’s not afraid to call the shots, negotiate hard, and hold people to account — on‑site and off.

This role demands someone who:

• Doesn’t shy away from a robust conversation
• Knows their numbers and their contracts inside out
• Can manage risk, cashflow, and claims like a pro
• s respected (and a little feared) by subcontractors
• Thrives in a high-accountability, performance-driven culture

You’ll work closely with project directors, contribute to commercial strategy, and play a pivotal role in keeping delivery tight, efficient, and profitable.

Why You’ll Want This Role:

• Tier 1 projects without the politics
• Clear commercial leadership and autonomy
• Work with a team that knows their stuff and gets sh*t done
• Progression into higher commercial leadership if that’s your thing

This isn’t a soft, corporate seat‑warmer role. We need someone who can bring backbone and commercial control to high‑pressure, high‑stakes environments.

At Aequalis Consulting, we’re more than just a recruitment agency—we’re your career partner. With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in connecting talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, ambitions, and values. Whether you’re looking for a permanent position, a contract role, or an executive placement, we’re here to support you at every step of your career journey. Join us and discover the next exciting chapter in your professional life.