Contracts Administrator
Experienced Contract Administrator wanted! Manage contracts, procurement & costs on commercial construction projects across Brisbane.
- Join a growing commercial fitout company delivering education, healthcare
- Career growth, secure project pipeline, supportive team and competitive salary
- Manage contracts, procurement, cost control, variations, EOTs & subcontractor
Are you an experienced Contract Administrator looking for your next opportunity with a respected commercial construction company? We are recruiting a Contract Administrator to join a growing team delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial construction, fitout, education, government, healthcare across Brisbane.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Construction Contract Administrator who enjoys managing contracts, procurement and commercial outcomes from project award through to final account.
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll play a key role in the commercial success of multiple commercial construction projects by managing contracts, procurement, cost control and subcontractor administration throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Administration for head contracts and subcontract agreements
- Procurement, tendering and subcontractor engagement
- Preparing trade packages, scopes of work and purchase orders
- Cost planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
- Progress claims, payment schedules and subcontractor payments
- Variations, extensions of time (EOTs), notices of delay (NODs), RFIs and contract correspondence
- Monitoring project budgets and commercial performance
- Managing procurement schedules and contract documentation
- Identifying commercial risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Supporting Project Managers through project delivery and final account
- Maintaining project registers including RFIs, variations, procurement and progress claims
- Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
To be successful, you'll have:
- 3-8 years' experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction, commercial fitout or building construction
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts and Australian commercial construction practices
- Experience administering subcontract agreements and procurement processes
- Proven experience in cost management, budgeting and forecasting
- Strong understanding of progress claims, variations, EOTs, RFIs and contract compliance
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- High-level Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using Procore, Jobpac, Buildlogic, Hammertech or similar construction management software
- A qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)
- Secure pipeline of commercial construction projects across South East Queensland
- Opportunity to work on education, government, industrial, healthcare, commercial fitout and mixed-use developments
- Career progression within a growing commercial builder
- Supportive and collaborative project teams
- Long-term job security
- Competitive salary package based on experience
- Exposure to a variety of high-profile commercial projects
Apply now to join one of South East Queensland's leading commercial construction teams.
Contact Karla at YOUR Resourcing on 1300 160215
Or email karla@yourgroup.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Multiple roles are available across SE QLD. If you're a Contracts Administrator at any stage of your career, now is the time to get in touch.
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