Senior Contracts Administrator
- Posted12 November 2025
- LocationBrisbane
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC Cover Construction
- Reference3984636
Job description
Senior Contracts Administrator (Contracts Manager)
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Contracts Administrator (Contracts Manager) to join their successful team. This is a pivotal role that will see you immediately deployed on an exciting, large-scale project, offering significant responsibility and career progression.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of contracts administration on a major $85 Million Social Housing project located in the Coomera area, Gold Coast. This project is a flagship development for our client, and your expertise will be critical to its successful delivery.
About You
We are looking for a contracts professional who:
Our client is renowned for its commitment to quality, its strong culture, and its focus on developing its people. They offer:
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Contracts Administrator (Contracts Manager) to join their successful team. This is a pivotal role that will see you immediately deployed on an exciting, large-scale project, offering significant responsibility and career progression.
The Opportunity
You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of contracts administration on a major $85 Million Social Housing project located in the Coomera area, Gold Coast. This project is a flagship development for our client, and your expertise will be critical to its successful delivery.
About You
We are looking for a contracts professional who:
- Has a minimum of 8-10 + years of experience as a Contracts Administrator, with a demonstrable track record of successfully managing complex projects in excess of $40M.
- Comes from a Tier 2 or equivalent background in the Queensland commercial building sector, possessing a deep understanding of local construction methodologies, subcontractors, and contractual practices.
- Is ready to step into a Senior Contracts Administrator role, capable of operating with significant autonomy and leading the commercial function of a large project.
- Stability with previous employers
- Hold a construction related degree.
- Possesses exceptional financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, variation, and progress claim management.
- Contract Management: Full administration of the Head Contract, ensuring compliance and managing all correspondence.
- Subcontractor Procurement: Drafting, negotiating, and letting trade packages, ensuring optimal terms and conditions.
- Financial Control: Managing project financial functions, including preparing accurate cost reports, monthly cash flow forecasts, processing progress claims, and administering variations and extensions of time (EOTs).
- Risk Mitigation: Identifying and mitigating commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Team Collaboration: Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Team, and Quantity Surveyors to ensure cohesive project delivery.
Our client is renowned for its commitment to quality, its strong culture, and its focus on developing its people. They offer:
- The chance to work on significant and meaningful projects that shape our communities.
- A competitive salary package commensurate with your senior experience.
- A supportive, professional, and team-focused environment.
- Opportunities for long-term career growth into Commercial Management roles.
