Contracts Administrator

• Competitive base salary of up to $68,000 + Super + Discounts + Incentives
• Generous staff discounts on fashion-forward products
• Tuesday to Saturday roster

Our client is a growing construction company managing  commercial projects across Brisbane and South East Queensland, with a portfolio ranging from $5m to $15m. They're looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join the team on a permanent basis, managing 2-3 projects autonomously. This is a role for someone who has run their own book of work, knows the local market, and can problem-solve on the fly. The position offers a salary of $120,000 to $160,000 plus superannuation.

• Manage 2-3 concurrent light commercial projects independently, with minimal supervision
• $120,000 to $160,000 plus superannuation, working with a team that values practical expertise
• Work across Brisbane and SEQ with strong local market knowledge and site exposure valued

Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator, with solid hands-on experience on ground-up construction and new build projects
• Proven ability to run projects autonomously as the sole CA, reporting directly to a Project Manager without ongoing support from senior staff or cadets
• Proficiency in Procore (essential), MS Project, and the Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with ProScan and Monday.com is a plus
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and the confidence to make decisions on site with minimal hand-holding
• Local knowledge of Brisbane and SEQ subcontractors, with site-based experience valued (such as early years as a cadet or in a site-based role)

Preferred Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or a related discipline, completed prior to taking on a Contracts Administrator role
• Demonstrated experience delivering light commercial projects from inception through completion
• Background outside quantity surveying preferred; candidates with QS experience considered only if exceptional

Consultant

amcgregor@frontlineconstruction.com.au

Reference number: 1252242
Profession:ConstructionContracts Management

Company: Frontline Recruitment
Date posted: 22nd Sep, 2026