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Senior Contract Administrator

Harwell Consulting
Brisbane, QLD
A$160,000-$180,000 p/a + Super
Construction → Contracts Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 22 days ago


The Company

With over 25 years of consistent delivery across the industrial and commercial sectors, this builder has earned a reputation for quality, trust, and long-term partnerships. Backed by a strong pipeline of negotiated projects and a loyal network of subcontractors, they continue to grow through repeat business and word of mouth.

Project teams are well-resourced, led by industry experts who take pride in getting the job done right. Senior leadership is hands-on, supportive, and genuinely invested in the team, visible across the business and focused on maintaining a strong, collaborative culture.

As 2025 ramps up, they’re looking to bring an experienced Contract Administrator into the fold. You’ll be joining a team that includes 4 PMs, 5 CAs, a Design & Estimating Manager, a dedicated HSEQ team, 2 Design Coordinators, an Estimator, and high-performing site crews.

The Role

  • Manage the commercial and financial requirements for the project, with assistance from the PM
  • Accurate & regular tracking of costs - target vs actual
  • Management of Subcontracts, including variations and progress claims
  • Subcontractor procurement
  • Monthly cost reports and budget forecasting
  • Assist with PCG meetings, programming and design as required
  • Be a key contributing member of the project team
  • Systems implementation and improvement

The Person

  • 3+ years Contract Administration experience as a sole/lead/senior CA, reporting into the PM
  • Expertise on Industrial/Commercial projects $20m+
  • Process driven with high standard of working
  • Strong execution of procurement
  • A proactive mindset and ability to manage own workload, schedule and priorities
  • Excellent management of financials, eye for detail and analytical
  • Degree qualified within Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
  • Excellent knowledge of common cost reporting and job management systems
  • Technical building knowledge, understanding of trade packages
  • Understanding of BIF Act, contract terms and legislation
  • Switched on, driven, a team player and have a methodical, diligent approach to your work

The Package

  • Immediate interview & start pending notice period
  • $160,000 - $180,000 + Super
  • Mon-Fri. No Saturdays. 5-day programme.
  • A full-time, permanent position within a growing business
  • A leadership role on the project
  • Direct engagement with the Director & General Manager
  • Ability to utilise your vast experience and skillset to help the company meet its goals
  • Progression, mentorship and development

Interested?

This is one of those roles that doesn’t come up often, full commercial control, solid $20M - $50M projects, no red tape, and a team that actually backs its people. If you know how to run a job and want the environment to do it properly, this one’s hard to look past. Reach out at [email protected] or call 0489 073 188 for a confidential chat.


About Harwell Consulting

Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

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