CA - Class 2

Harrison Barratt Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Project pipeline

Supportive management

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Harrison Barratt Group in Sydney is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our growing projects team on Class 2 residential developments. You will oversee financial and contractual management from procurement through to final account, protecting project margins and maintaining strong subcontractor relationships.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and MD, you will manage subcontractor contracts, variations, claims and procurement while collaborating with Project Managers, Site Managers and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator in construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in construction management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor and consultant contracts.
• Prepare, review and administer contracts and purchase orders.
• Manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Review subcontractor claims and support project cost control.
• Maintain accurate contract and commercial records.
• Manage RFIs, notices and contractual correspondence.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Monitor project costs and commitments.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Site Managers, consultants and subcontractors.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organised

Construction CM Systems

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Our client is a developer-builder seeking a Contract Administrator to join our growing projects team. With a strong pipeline of Class 2 residential projects across Sydney, we are looking for a commercially driven CA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a high-performing team.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and working closely with the Managing Director, you will be responsible for the financial and contractual management of projects from procurement through to final account. You will play a key role in protecting project margins while maintaining strong subcontractor and supplier relationships.

• Managing subcontractor and consultant contracts
• Preparing, reviewing and administering contracts and purchase orders
• Managing variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Reviewing subcontractor claims and supporting project cost control
• Maintaining accurate contract and commercial records
• Managing RFIs, notices and contractual correspondence
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor negotiations
• Monitoring project costs and commitments
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, consultants and subcontractors
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of projects

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator in construction, delivering Class 2 projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in construction management systems

Remuneration

• Competitive salary package, depending on experience
• Secure pipeline of upcoming residential & mixed-use projects
• Supportive management structure
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding business
• Strong team culture focused on delivery and performance