Project Administrator in Brisbane

Project Administrator in Brisbane

Brisbane Full-Time 58500 - 71500 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage contracts and variations, ensuring every project runs smoothly and accurately.
  • Company: Family-run construction business with a strong community focus in Brisbane.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team environment, and opportunities for career growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team with a steady pipeline of projects and a collaborative culture.
  • Why this job: Be the backbone of exciting projects and make a real difference in construction.
  • Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping, especially with Xero, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.

Project Administrator - Contracts & Variations

This role is the financial and contractual backbone of our projects.

You'll make sure every job is contracted correctly, every change of scope is captured as a variation, and every dollar is coded to the right job.

You'll work closely with our estimator, project manager and site supervisors.

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare QBCC contracts and Form 5 variations for approval
  • Send variations for changes of scope and PS/PC overruns, working with the estimator
  • Issue other QBCC forms (commencement, time extensions, completion) and file inspections and certificates
  • Lodge QBCC home warranty insurance and QLeave levies, prepared for approval and payment
  • Tally and reconcile Provisional Sums (PS) and Prime Cost (PC) items against client selections and supplier invoices
  • Allocate cost codes to supplier bills in Dext, and check invoices are addressed to the correct entity
  • Create Xero cost codes for new jobs and allocate them to sales, variations and progress invoices across Xero and Service M8
  • Run profit and loss reports in Xero for each project
  • Request and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations
  • Order materials from supervisor requests received and track delivery dates

About you

  • Bookkeeping experience, preferably with Xero and Dext
  • Confident with spreadsheets and reconciliations, and works quickly and accurately
  • Clear written communication with suppliers, subcontractors and clients
  • Experience in Australian construction or trades is a big plus, especially with PS/PC allowances, variations or QBCC paperwork
  • Familiarity with Service M8 or monday. com is helpful but not essential

About us

Mayo's is a family-run construction business based in Murarrie, working across Brisbane.

We build and renovate for residential and commercial clients.

We have a steady pipeline of projects ahead.

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Project Administrator in Brisbane employer: Mayo's

Mayo's is an exceptional employer, offering a permanent full-time position as a Site Machine Operator & Truck Driver in the vibrant area of Murarrie. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive team culture, we provide ongoing training, a quarterly bonus, and a travel allowance, ensuring our staff feel valued and motivated while working on quality residential projects across Brisbane.

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Contact Details:

Mayo's Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Administrator in Brisbane

Bookkeeping
Xero
Dext
Spreadsheets
Reconciliations
Written Communication
Australian Construction Knowledge