Contract Administrator

About the Company

Bryant Building Contractors (‘Bryant’) is an established building and construction contractor delivering complex projects across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Founded in Cairns in 1986, the business grew from a family operation shaped by the demands of Northern Australia — where resilience, ingenuity, and responsibility are essential. Those demands still define how we work today, delivering projects that are Built Solid through a calm, consistent approach that turns complex ideas into real results.

By joining the Bryant team, you become part of a company that values growth, excellence and community, and gives you opportunities to develop a career — not just a job.

Our Values – Respect, Accountability, Professionalism, Safety First.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Toowoomba-based team.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play an integral role in supporting the successful delivery of building and construction projects, providing contract administration and project coordination across all stages of delivery.

Working closely with Project Managers and project teams, you will assist with subcontractor management, procurement, progress claims, project documentation and reporting, while helping ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, legislation and Bryant policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration and project coordination support across projects

• Assist with subcontractor procurement and administration, including subcontract agreements, progress payments and compliance documentation

• Raise and manage purchase orders and undertake invoice reconciliation

• Assist with the preparation of progress claims, variations, RFIs and other contractual documentation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, registers, quality records and project files

• Review contract documentation and assist with contractual clarifications and project requirements

• Assist Project Managers with project programming, planning, reporting and monitoring of key deliverables

• Monitor project progress across time, cost, quality and contractual requirements and escalate issues where required

• Liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project stakeholders

• Support project teams to ensure reporting, compliance and administrative requirements are completed accurately and on time

 About You

• A minimum of two years' experience in Contract Administration or a similar construction-related role

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Construction Management or a related discipline

• Sound knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration principles

• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a project team

• Ability to interpret construction plans, drawings and project documentation

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Project

• Sound problem-solving, evaluation and analytical skills

• Knowledge of relevant construction legislation, regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice

• Current General Construction Induction Training (White Card)

• Driver Licence preferred

• Ability to travel to project sites where required

 Benefits

• Strong and enjoyable company culture

• Work in an environment where you can make an impact

• On-site parking

• Work/life balance with flexible work arrangements

Bryant does not accept any unsolicited contact from Recruitment Agencies.

Candidates must be entitled to work in Australia and may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol testing.

Applications close on 14 September 2026.