Contract Administrator

Opportunity
If you're an experienced Contract Administrator who enjoys the commercial side of construction and takes pride in protecting a business through strong contract administration, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're partnering with a respected multi-generational Queensland contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering quality civil, infrastructure and commercial building projects. Their success has been built on repeat business, long-term client relationships and doing what they say they'll do.

You'll be joining an experienced, collaborative team where your judgement is trusted, your contribution is valued and you'll have the autonomy to manage contracts from award through to project completion.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work across diverse civil, infrastructure and commercial building projects valued up to $30M
• Genuine autonomy with direct access to experienced decision-makers
• Join a respected multi-generational contractor with a strong pipeline of repeat work
• Work in a collaborative, low bureaucracy environment where your expertise is valued
• Be part of a business built on long-term relationships, quality outcomes and practical thinking
• Brisbane North location with onsite parking
• Competitive salary package, negotiable based on experience and capability

The Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you'll administer multiple projects simultaneously while protecting the commercial interests of the business from contract award through to project completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and administering head contracts and identifying commercial risks
• Preparing contractual notices, claims and formal correspondence
• Managing contract obligations and critical contractual timeframes
• Preparing progress claims and supporting documentation
• Pricing and administering project variations
• Preparing scopes of work, subcontract packages and purchase orders
• Assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements
• Maintaining contract registers, project documentation and commercial records
• Working closely with project teams to ensure contractual obligations are met
• Supporting project reporting and commercial performance reviews

About YouWe're interested in speaking with experienced Contract Administrators from a variety of construction backgrounds.

You may currently work within civil infrastructure, commercial construction, industrial projects, utilities or specialist contracting. What matters most is your understanding of construction contracts and your ability to proactively manage commercial risk throughout the life of a project.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience administering construction contracts within a contractor environment
• Strong understanding of head contracts and subcontract administration
• Experience managing contractual notices, claims and variations
• Commercial awareness with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risk
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?
Apply now or contact Sally van der Merwe at Barclay Recruitment for further information. Sponsorship is not on offer.