Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator | Commercial Builder | Brisbane

If you’re a Contracts Administrator who wants proper involvement in project delivery—not just processing claims and updating registers—this is worth a look.

A privately owned construction business is looking to add a CA to its Brisbane team. Based from the Fortitude Valley office, you’ll work closely with Project Managers and site teams across the commercial delivery of their projects.

They need someone who can write a proper scope, compare trade coverage, keep forecasts accurate and stay ahead of variations.

The role
Depending on your experience, you will take responsibility for:

• Preparing trade scopes and tender packages
• Managing subcontractor procurement
• Reviewing quotations and identifying scope gaps
• Preparing subcontract agreements
• Assessing progress claims
• Managing variations and contract correspondence
• Maintaining cost reports and project forecasts
• Supporting head contract claims
• Tracking commercial risks and outstanding information
• Attending project and subcontractor meetings
• Assisting with close-out and final accounts

The position is office-based, with site visits and project meetings as required.

The builder
The business delivers new-build, refurbishment and upgrade projects across education, health, retail, office and industrial sectors throughout South East Queensland.

The commercial and delivery teams work closely throughout each project, giving the CA exposure beyond basic contract administration.

Are you suitable?
You will need:

• At least three years’ experience as a CA with an Australian commercial builder
• Experience across commercial new-build or refurbishment projects
• A sound understanding of procurement, cost control and contract administration
• The ability to prepare clear trade scopes and compare subcontractor pricing
• Confidence dealing with subcontractors, consultants and project teams
• A construction management, quantity surveying or related qualification

JobPac experience would be preferred, although experience with comparable construction systems will be considered.

You do not need to be a finished Senior CA, but you should be capable of managing your own packages and commercial workload.

Candidates without Australian head-contractor experience are unlikely to suit this role.

What’s on offer

• An office-based role with regular project exposure
• Work across several commercial building sectors
• Responsibility across the full commercial cycle
• Scope to take on larger packages and greater responsibility
• Salary package based on experience