- Building & Construction
- Contracts Manager
- Gold Coast
- Permanent / Full Time
- $150m Social Housing project
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Attractive salary and additional benefits
Why Icon?
The Icon Group is a leading construction organisation made up of Icon, Minicon and Barpa, with more than 800 employees and offices across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Our portfolio spans major projects in residential, commercial, health, education, defence and community infrastructure.
Backed by Kajima Corporation, one of the top 20 construction companies globally, we continue to push innovation, sustainability and excellence. With over 85 live projects ranging from $50 million to $800 million, Icon offers long-term stability, career growth, and exposure to landmark builds.
At Icon, our people are at the heart of our success. Their expertise, drive and commitment have shaped the business we are today.
We are now seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join our team on a major $150 million Social Housing development on the Gold Coast. This role will be instrumental in driving commercial performance, providing leadership across procurement, financial control, and contract governance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead full contract administration lifecycle including compliance, procurement, subcontractor negotiations and award recommendations
- Manage complex variations, EOTs, claims and contractual risks while ensuring commercial accuracy and governance
- Deliver high-level financial reporting such as forecasting, progress claims, payment schedules and budget tracking
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors while overseeing performance and contractual obligations
- Partner closely with the project team to align cost, program and commercial requirements, proactively identifying issues, supporting dispute resolution and upholding Icon’s quality and compliance standards
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years experience in contract administration or commercial roles on major projects $100m+
- Strong knowledge of AS contracts, construction legislation and commercial frameworks
- Proven capability in procurement leadership, complex claims management and financial reporting
- Advanced communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organised, proactive, and proficient in relevant contract systems, with the ability to mentor junior staff
Perks and perks:
- Two paid days off each year to support work life balance plus two Community2Day volunteering days
- The option to purchase an extra week of annual leave giving you a total of five weeks to unwind and recharge
- Sixteen weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and two weeks for secondary carers
- Access to Sonder through our Employee Assistance Program offering comprehensive wellbeing support
- Internal referral bonuses that reward you for recommending great talent
- Regular social and sporting events that help our teams stay connected
- NARWIC memberships along with discounts across retailers insurance providers and holiday destinations
- A $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Access to cultural leave for Indigenous employees
- Long service leave eligibility after seven years across all states and territories
How to Apply
Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role by way of background.
Or contact Emily Roberson (Recruitment) via icon.recruitment@icon.co
Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may approached directly.