Contract Administrator

About the role

We’re on the lookout for a driven and capable Contracts Administrator who thrives on building strong relationships and brings proven experience in the commercial construction industry.

At McNab, you won’t just join a company – you’ll join a team that’s shaping the future of Construction, Development, and Property in Australia. From landmark builds to community-focused developments, you’ll work across a wide range of exciting projects. We’re all about strong partnerships, commercial smarts, and delivering certainty – and we’re looking for someone who shares those values.

You’ll benefit from strong systems, well-resourced projects, and a company culture that values development and progression.

With a full workbook and the majority of our projects coming from long-standing, repeat clients, it’s a great time to step into a role that offers stability, growth, and variety.

Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): 

• Maintain proactive and positive relationships with client, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers. 
• Preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, procurement schedules. 
• Plan actions and complete all documentation in alignment with the Head Contract and raise any discrepancies early. 
• Take ownership and responsibility for all costs and budget outcomes. Have current knowledge of all aspects of the project’s financial position at any point in time. 
• Support the Project Manager and Site Manager to determine and communicate an effective request for information (RFI) management process with subcontractors. 
• Ensure project document control to meet all contract requirements, including drawings, specifications and reports. 
• Develop budget targets identifying key risks and opportunities for best commercial outcomes in consultation with the Project Manager. 
• Manage and maintain cost control software (Jobpac), including budget entry, commitments, forecasting, variations, payments, and coding of invoices. 
• Assist in preparing all required reports for monthly project report meeting, proactively advise of any new risks, opportunities or changes, and participate in strategic discussion. 

About you 

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field. 
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive outcomes. 
• Influence and build commercially beneficial relationships with all project stakeholders. 
• Act decisively with an ability to problem solve. 
• Prior experience working for a commercial builder (head contractor) delivering projects of a similar size and scope (as the lead Contract Administrator).

About McNab

We’re one of Australia’s largest Construction, Development, and Property groups, with a turnover of over $1bn. But don’t let our size fool you - we’re still all about that “small company DNA” that puts people first.

We’re all about making life easier for our staff, clients, and contract partners. We deliver certainty in an uncertain industry, and everything we do is centered around this promise:

We genuinely care. We make it easy. We deliver certainty.

We leverage the entire McNab Group to deliver certainty for our clients. From delivering our own property developments, to manufacturing our own building products, and a plethora of aligned businesses, your career at McNab goes well beyond traditional construction roles.

McNab benefits

• Birthday leave – Celebrate your special day on us!
• Social Club and team events – Work hard, play hard with regular team events.
• Annual health and fitness subsidy – Stay fit and healthy with our health benefits.
• Parental leave program – Supporting you through life’s important milestones.
• Employee Assistance Program – We’ve got your back, with support whenever you need it.
• Tailored development opportunities – We invest in your growth with tailored training programs.

This is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong career with a reputable construction company that genuinely cares about the development of all staff. If you're ready to join a team that invests in your future, please APPLY NOW.

Please note the McNab offices will be closed from 12:00pm Friday, 19 December 2025 and will reopen at 8:00am Monday, 5 January 2026.

Applications submitted during this period will be reviewed after we return. Thank you for your patience and understanding.