Contract Administrator
Alder Group is proudly celebrating 23 years in 2026, bringing engineering and construction teams together under one roof to deliver high‑quality building, civil & infrastructure projects across Queensland and Northern NSW.
You’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of diverse commercial construction projects. From procurement and subcontractor management through to cost control and contract administration, you'll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle.
If you're a driven and detail-oriented construction professional looking to build your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards, and mitigating risk. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and streamline contract processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contract Management: Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors. Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements.
- Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Cost Control: Manage all cost control for head contract claims, variations, subcontract claims, monthly cost reporting
- Document Control: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents. Ensure proper filing and retrieval of contract documentation.
- Dispute Resolution: Address and resolve any disputes or issues that arise during the contract lifecycle in a timely and effective manner.
- Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve contract management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
About You – Skills/Experience and attributes
- Construction management degree or similar relevant tertiary/trade qualification
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts administration with a proven track record in complex contract negotiations and management.
- Strong understanding of contract law and regulations.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Jobpac experience (not essential although will be highly regarded)
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
About the business
Here at Alder Group, we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the Infrastructure, Education, Retail, Commercial, Health, Hospitality, Industrial, Manufacturing and Community sectors.
From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe, all thanks to our great team, which you could be part of!
What we offer:
Our culture reflects who we are and how we work, holding ourselves accountable to every commitment, delivering quality work we’re proud of, and fostering a genuine, down-to-earth team environment where people feel valued, supported and challenged to grow.
Join us to experience:
- A supportive, down-to-earth and collaborative culture.
- Exciting and diverse community projects that make a real impact.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- A genuine one-team environment.
- Competitive remuneration and rewards.
Work with an experienced project team, build your career in a supportive environment, and contribute to the successful delivery of exciting construction projects across the region.
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