About CMC.

CMC is 100% privately owned, Australian Tier 2 civil contractor based in Queensland, specialising in civil and mining infrastructure. We provide expert design and construction services across various sectors, including roads, bridges, renewable energy, resources, flood recovery, mining, water, and waste management. With a strong focus on our people and culture, we are proud of our 21-year legacy delivering multi-million-dollar civil works across Queensland and NSW. Our extensive experience and capabilities ensure we deliver high-quality outcomes for every project.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team, supporting the delivery of projects across Brisbane, Rockhampton, and Townsville. Offering flexibility in location, this role can be based in Brisbane with regular travel to project sites, or locally in Northern or Central Queensland, providing the opportunity to work closely with our regional project teams.

This is a diverse, hands-on role offering exposure to a range of projects across regional Queensland. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals, contribute to project profitability, and build your career within a growing and well-established civil contractor. Regular travel to project sites will be required, typically on a weekly basis or as required.

Your key responsibilities

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial performance and successful delivery of our projects. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you will be responsible for the following,

End-to-end contract administration across project lifecycle
Preparation, review, and administration of subcontract packages
Cost management, forecasting, and reporting
Assessment and processing of progress claims and variations
Supporting procurement and supplier negotiations
Ensuring compliance with contractual and commercial obligations
Working closely with site and project teams to drive performance outcomes

About You

Experience as a Contract Administrator in construction, infrastructure, or related industries
Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
Experience working across multiple sites/projects (desirable)
Able to travel regularly between Brisbane, Rockhampton, and Townsville
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business or similar

What we’re offering

Flexible with location options (Brisbane, Rockhampton, or Townsville)
An industry leading incentivised employee loyalty program
On going career development and mentoring support
Job security through a solid project pipeline

Interested? Join us and be part of our future success story.

If you would like a confidential discussion prior to submitting your details, please reach to Cameron Hawkins at cameron.hawkins@cmc.net.au

We respect your time and interest so you will receive a response, whether shortlisted or not.

At CMC, we celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe it makes us stronger. We warmly welcome people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and identities to apply and join us in building an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Please note, you will need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or have a current valid visa allowing you the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

Recruitment Agencies: CMC manages all recruitment activity internally in the first instance. Where external support is required, engagement will be coordinated directly through our preferred supplier network

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