Senior Contract Administrator (High-Rise Projects) Location: Gold Coast / Brisbane (Flexible) Company: GH Properties About Us GH Properties is a well-established property developer and asset manager delivering high-rise residential, mixed-use, hospitality, and community developments across Australia. Why Join Us Work on large-scale high-rise residential and mixed-use developments (200 apartments) Strong pipeline of secured projects Collaborative and fast-paced project environment Opportunity to play a key role in project delivery and commercial performance Clear career progression opportunities Competitive salary package The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator with strong high-rise construction experience to join our delivery team. This role will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of major projects, with a strong focus on subcontractor procurement, trade package management, cost control, and project delivery support. The successful candidate will work closely with project manager, site teams, consultants, and subcontractors to drive programme, commercial, and delivery outcomes. Key Responsibilities Subcontract & Commercial Management Manage subcontract agreements across multiple trades and project packages Lead subcontractor procurement, tendering, scope review, and contract negotiations Develop and manage subcontractor package scopes and procurement schedules Review and assess subcontractor variations, claims, progress payments, and EOT submissions Monitor project costs, forecasting, cash flow, and commercial reporting Support project commercial performance, risk management, and cost control initiatives Project Delivery Support Build and maintain strong subcontractor and supplier relationships Identify, source, and engage suitable subcontractors across project trades Work closely with site and project teams to ensure subcontractor performance and programme delivery Assist in resolving commercial and contractual issues during construction Support value engineering and procurement optimisation initiatives About You Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field 8–12 years’ experience within the Australian construction industry Strong experience delivering high-rise residential or mixed-use projects (15 storeys or $50M projects) Proven experience managing subcontractor procurement and trade packages across large-scale projects Strong understanding of subcontractor market capability, pricing, and procurement strategy Solid knowledge of Australian standard contracts and subcontract administration Extensive experience in variations, claims, EOTs, and cost management Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced construction environment Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Proficient in CostX, Excel, Bluebeam, and related software Fluent in English (written and verbal) Desirable Experience working on Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects highly regarded Membership with AIQS or RICS (or working towards) Experience mentoring junior CA team members What We Offer Opportunity to work on premium high-rise developments Exposure to large-scale and complex projects Long-term career growth within a growing platform Dynamic and collaborative team environment If you are a commercially driven Senior Contract Administrator with strong high-rise and subcontractor management experience, we would love to hear from you.
