Contract Administrator

About CMC.

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 22-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team on the Pine Mt Creek Road Project in Marlborough, supporting the delivery of a significant civil infrastructure project in regional Queensland. Based on site, you will work closely with the Project Manager and broader delivery team to provide commercial and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial performance and successful delivery of our project. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you will be responsible for the following,

• End-to-end contract administration across project lifecycle
• Preparation, review, and administration of subcontract packages
• Cost management, forecasting, and reporting
• Assessment and processing of progress claims and variations
• Supporting procurement and supplier negotiations
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and commercial obligations
• Working closely with site and project teams to drive performance outcomes

About You

• Experience as a Contract Administrator in construction, infrastructure, or related industries
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Experience with DTMR contracts – highly desirable
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business or similar

What we’re offering

• Location flexibility as this is a FI/FO or DI/DO project.
• Flights and Accommodation provided, plus project allowances
• An industry leading incentivised employee loyalty program
• On going career development and mentoring support
• Job security through a solid project pipeline

Interested? Join us and be part of our future success story.

If you would like a confidential discussion prior to submitting your details, please reach to Cameron Hawkins at [email protected]

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Please note, you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

Recruitment Agencies: CMC manages all recruitment activity internally in the first instance. Where external support is required, engagement will be coordinated directly through our preferred supplier network

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Strictly no agency emails or calls please – CV's and/or introductions will not be accepted or acknowledged for this role.