Senior Contracts Administrator - Solar Construction

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS); Biloela; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave provisions

Flexible arrangements

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support a major solar project in Central Queensland. The role is site-based with potential 14/7 roster from Brisbane, focusing on subcontract administration and commercial control.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in a related field and have five+ years of experience managing contracts on civil, mining, energy or renewable projects, with strong communication and site teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• At least five years administering contracts on major civil, construction, mining, energy or renewable projects.
• Practical experience administering subcontract packages during construction.
• Strong understanding of progress payments, variations and subcontract commercial controls.
• Clear communication and effective site-team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract packages from award to final account.
• Assess progress claims and variations and prepare payment recommendations.
• Control contractual correspondence and package compliance.
• Support cost forecasting and commercial performance reports.
• Resolve commercial interfaces with subcontractors and construction teams.

Skills

Contract administration

Progress payments

Variations

Subcontract management

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Site teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Senior Contracts Administrator - Solar Construction

About the Employer

Our client is an engineering and construction business working across transport, defence and major infrastructure. It combines project delivery expertise with a focus on collaboration, technical improvement and sustainable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Join the commercial team delivering a major solar development in Central Queensland. This site-based position is suitable for local applicants or those flying from Brisbane on a 14-days-on, seven-days-off roster. You will support project leadership, engineers and supervisors with day-to-day subcontract administration.

Your Responsibilities

Manage subcontract packages from award to final account.

Assess progress claims and variations and prepare payment recommendations.

Control contractual correspondence and package compliance.

Support cost forecasting and commercial performance reports.

Resolve commercial interfaces with subcontractors and construction teams.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

A degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

At least five years administering contracts on major civil, construction, mining, energy or renewable projects.

Practical experience administering subcontract packages during construction.

Strong understanding of progress payments, variations and subcontract commercial controls.

Clear communication and effective site-team relationships.

Benefits

Why Join?

Remuneration aligned with market conditions, experience and contribution.

Opportunities to develop across transport, defence and renewable energy projects.

Ongoing professional learning and pathways into future leadership roles.

Parental leave provisions that accommodate different family needs.

Flexible arrangements may be discussed according to the position and project requirements.

Applications from diverse backgrounds are welcomed.

Requirements Skills, Education and Requirements A degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. At least five years administering contracts on major civil, construction, mining, energy or renewable projects. Practical experience administering subcontract packages during construction. Strong understanding of progress payments, variations and subcontract commercial controls. Clear communication and effective site-team relationships.