Contracts Administrator — Brisbane, Brisbane Region
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Your Company Join a respected developer-builder known for delivering high-quality luxury apartment developments across Brisbane's inner-city and eastern suburbs. This business controls its own developments and operates with a values-led, fun yet mature culture. Decisions are made with transparency and accountability, and when challenges arise, they are addressed openly and directly through relationships, not defensiveness or blame. The leadership team believes that being honest, vulnerable and solution-focused leads to better commercial outcomes. Mistakes are acknowledged early, lessons are shared, and issues are resolved collaboratively both internally and with external partners. Your Project You will be part of the delivery team for a $11m luxury apartment development located in Brisbane's Eastern Suburbs, featuring high-end finishes and strong architectural detail. Unlike many Contracts Administrator roles, this position provides genuine exposure to pre-construction, including design, early trade engagement, procurement strategy and value-based decision making before site commencement. Your Role As Contracts Administrator, you will work across pre-construction and delivery, partnering closely with the Project Manager and senior leadership. This is not a role where you are simply handed a set of drawings to procure and administer. You will be trusted to contribute commercially, speak up when something does not stack up, and engage in open, honest discussions that lead to better project outcomes. Your Responsibilities Support pre-construction activities including early trade involvement and procurement planning Prepare, let and manage trade packages from tender through to award Administer contracts, progress claims, variations and cost reporting Contribute to forecasting, risk management and procurement sequencing Work through commercial and delivery issues collaboratively, prioritising relationships and outcomes Maintain a professional, transparent approach with trades, consultants and internal stakeholders Experience using construction specific programs e.g. Jobpac, Procore, Hammertech Your Experience Experience as a Contracts Administrator within a builder or developer-builder on commercial construction projects Exposure to apartment or high-end residential projects is highly regarded Commercially minded, with the confidence to have open conversations when issues arise Comfortable operating in an environment that values honesty, accountability and maturity Motivated to develop beyond a transactional CA role Your Career This role offers exposure rarely seen at CA level, setting you up for progression into Senior Contracts Administration or Project Management positions. You will be part of a business that values relationships over ego, encourages ownership, and supports long-term career development through a stable pipeline of self-developed projects. For a confidential discussion, please contact Christian Moy at Building People Recruitment Group via email on [email protected]

Applications close Sunday, 22 March 2026
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