Contract Administrator

Bluestone Recruitment; Bayside Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonus

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Flat management structure

Job summary

Bluestone Recruitment's client in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to manage two Class 2 residential projects in Mascot, onsite, reporting to a Senior Project Manager. You will handle cost forecasts, subcontract procurement, and commercial management from award to completion.

You will work with a team to ensure site scope, build relationships with clients and subcontractors, and navigate Australian contracts.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Proven local experience as a Contracts Administrator in Australia, or NZ/UK experience while residing in Australia.
• Experience delivering multiple construction projects from start to finish.
• Understanding of Australian commercial and contractual practices relating to Head Contracts.
• Strong knowledge of major building trades.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing projects from a contractual and commercial perspective.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost forecasts, monitor project financial performance, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Provide financial reporting input to the Management Team.
• Ensure site supervisory staff have a clear understanding of the project's scope of works and subcontract inclusions.
• Prepare tender documentation for subcontract procurement, including tender packages, pricing schedules, scopes of work, tender comparisons, and subcontractor recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Manage progress claims and liaise with the client regarding Head Contract claims.
• Assist in the commercial management of projects from contract award through to completion.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Building/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded builder-developer who are using innovative construction methods to deliver a better product to the Sydney market.

What sets them apart from modern construction methods is their commitment to quality. They partner with reputable subcontractors, take pride in delivering exceptional projects, and have built long-standing relationships throughout the industry.

They also invest heavily in their people this is an exciting opportunity to join a developer building a better way. With project values ranging between $20M to $400M you will be exposed to different sizes and scales of work which will contribute to your overall development.

The Role

Initially, you will be working on a two Class 2 residential projects in the Mascot region, based onsite reporting to a Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for projects to the total value of $35M.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost forecasts, monitor project financial performance, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Provide financial reporting input to the Management Team.
• Ensure site supervisory staff have a clear understanding of the project's scope of works and subcontract inclusions.
• Prepare tender documentation for subcontract procurement, including tender packages, pricing schedules, scopes of work, tender comparisons, and subcontractor recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Manage progress claims and liaise with the client regarding Head Contract claims.
• Assist in the commercial management of projects from contract award through to completion.

Our client is a highly regarded builder-developer who are using innovative construction methods to deliver a better product to the Sydney market.

What sets them apart from modern construction methods is their commitment to quality. They partner with reputable subcontractors, take pride in delivering exceptional projects, and have built long-standing relationships throughout the industry.

They also invest heavily in their people this is an exciting opportunity to join a developer building a better way. With project values ranging between $20M to $400M you will be exposed to different sizes and scales of work which will contribute to your overall development.

The Role

Initially, you will be working on a two Class 2 residential projects in the Mascot region, based onsite reporting to a Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for projects to the total value of $35M.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare cost forecasts, monitor project financial performance, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Provide financial reporting input to the Management Team.
• Ensure site supervisory staff have a clear understanding of the project's scope of works and subcontract inclusions.
• Prepare tender documentation for subcontract procurement, including tender packages, pricing schedules, scopes of work, tender comparisons, and subcontractor recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Manage progress claims and liaise with the client regarding Head Contract claims.
• Assist in the commercial management of projects from contract award through to completion.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Proven local experience as a Contracts Administrator in Australia, or experience gained in New Zealand or the UK while currently residing in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience delivering multiple construction projects from start to finish.
• A sound understanding of Australian commercial and contractual practices relating to Head Contracts.
• Strong knowledge of major building trades.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing projects from a contractual and commercial perspective.

What's on Offer

• A strong pipeline of current and future projects.
• The opportunity to work closely with highly respected senior industry professionals within a flat management structure.
• Competitive salary package plus performance bonus.
• Friendly, family-oriented workplace culture.
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.