Contract Administrator

About the job

Ppl People are proud to partner with a well-established multi-residential and commercial builder delivering high-quality projects across South East Queensland.

With offices in both Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast , the business has a strong pipeline of work and is looking to add an experienced Contract Administrator to its growing team.

Why Join?

• Brisbane or Sunshine Coast office location
• Salary package up to $250K + super, depending on experience
• Strong pipeline across multi-residential and commercial construction
• Work across large-scale, high-quality projects
• Established builder with experienced leadership
• Genuine long-term career progression
• Collaborative and supportive project teams
• Opportunity to work closely with senior commercial and delivery leaders
• High level of autonomy and ownership across your projects

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support the commercial delivery of multi-residential and commercial construction projects.

You’ll work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager and broader project team, taking ownership of the contractual and commercial administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, letting and contract administration
• Prepare and assess subcontractor packages and scopes of work
• Manage progress claims, variations and payment schedules
• Review contracts, documentation and commercial obligations
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts
• Assist with monthly reporting and cost control
• Manage RFIs, contractual correspondence and project documentation
• Identify commercial risks and potential cost issues early
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients
• Support the Project Manager throughout project delivery
• Assist with project close-out, final accounts and subcontractor reconciliation

About You

You’ll ideally have experience as a Contract Administrator within a commercial or multi-residential builder , with a strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement, cost management and subcontractor administration.

You’ll be commercially switched on, organised and confident managing multiple packages at once, with the ability to build strong relationships across site, project and subcontractor teams.

Experience across multi-residential, apartments, mixed-use or commercial construction will be highly regarded.

If you’re looking for strong projects, a secure pipeline, flexibility across Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast and a package of up to $250K + super depending on experience , this is an opportunity worth exploring.