Senior / Contracts Administrator - High Rise Residential …, Sunshine Coast Regional

Growing construction head contractor with a strong track record. Ideally experience on $200m+ high rise residential projects, 20+ floors. Excellent career opportunity and progression. Exciting opportunity with dynamic and growing team with a excellent track record. High rise residential experience is ideal. Our client is a construction head contractor and as a result of continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator to join their team to work on a $200m+ high-rise residential project amongst others. The candidate will ideally have some experience working on the head contractor side on 20+ storey high rise residential projects in the Gold Coast / Brisbane / Sunshine Coast market with local knowledge. They will also look at candidates without local experience too ideally looking with high rise residential experience. Responsibilities
- Manage the full contract lifecycle, from tendering and award through to project completion and close-out.
- Review, interpret, and administer head contracts and subcontracts to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
- Prepare, issue, and evaluate tender packages, including scope of works and contract documentation.
- Negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements to achieve best value outcomes.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring financial control throughout the project.
- Process progress claims, variation claims, and payment schedules in line with contractual obligations.
- Assess and manage variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and contractual claims.
- Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation.
- Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure smooth contract administration.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
- Support procurement activities, including sourcing and evaluating suppliers and subcontractors.
- Assist in dispute resolution and contract negotiations where required.
- Provide regular reporting on contract performance, financial status, and risks to senior management.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems. Qualifications and Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management or similar.
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar role.
- Previous financial or accounting experience is ideal.
- Superior analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of project administration and project controls.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated negotiation, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong MS Office Suite skills. This is a full-time permanent position providing a great opportunity to work with an established organisation who offer challenging work. If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click "Apply" to submit your resume or contact Lisa Naughton via email on or Sam Barnes via email on for further information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru54k