Contract Administrator (Gold Coast) (City of Gold Coast)

Contract Administrator – Gold Coast City Salary: AUD 80,*********,000 We're on the lookout for a driven and capable Contracts Administrator who thrives on building robust relationships and brings proven experience in the commercial construction industry. At McNab, you won't just join a company – you'll join a team that's shaping the future of Construction, Development, and Property in Australia. From landmark builds to community-focused developments, you'll work across a wide range of exciting projects. We're all about strong partnerships, commercial smarts, and delivering certainty – and we're looking for someone who shares those values. Responsibilities
- Maintain proactive and positive relationships with client, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
- Preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules.
- Plan actions and complete all documentation in alignment with the Head Contract and raise any discrepancies early.
- Take ownership and responsibility for all costs and budget outcomes. Have current knowledge of all aspects of the project's financial position at any point in time.
- Support the Project Manager and Site Manager to determine and communicate an effective request for information (RFI) management process with subcontractors.
- Ensure project document control to meet all contract requirements, including drawings, specifications and reports.
- Develop budget targets identifying key risks and opportunities for best commercial outcomes in consultation with the Project Manager.
- Manage and maintain cost control software (Jobpac), including budget entry, commitments, forecasting, variations, payments and coding of invoices.
- Assist in preparing all required reports for monthly project report meeting, proactively advise of any new risks, opportunities or changes, and participate in strategic discussion. Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field.
- Robust commercial awareness with the ability to drive outcomes.
- Influence and build commercially beneficial relationships with all project stakeholders.
- Act decisively with an ability to problem solve.
- Prior experience working for a commercial builder (head contractor) delivering projects of a similar size and nature. About McNab McNab is one of the largest Construction, Development and Property groups in Australia, with turnover now exceeding $1bn each year. Despite our growth and size, we've never lost our small company DNA – which centres around genuine care for our staff, customers and all our stakeholders. McNab benefits
- Birthday leave – Celebrate your special day on us.
- Social Club and team events – Work hard, play hard with regular team events.
- Annual health and fitness subsidy – Stay fit and healthy with our health benefits.
- Parental leave program – Supporting you through life's important milestones.
- Employee Assistance Program – We've got your back, with support whenever you need it.
- Tailored development opportunities – We invest in your growth with tailored training programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rglvs