Contract Administrator

Morson Edge Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career progression

Work-life balance

Diverse project types

Close-knit team

Sydney-based

Job summary

Morson Edge Australia is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our Sydney team working on commercial fitout and refurbishment projects. You will manage subcontractor procurement, prepare subcontract agreements, handle variations and payment claims, and support budgets and cost reporting across the project lifecycle.

With a strong pipeline of upcoming Sydney projects, the role offers exposure across procurement to close-out and a clear path to Senior CA or Project Management.

Qualifications

• Contracts Administrator experience within commercial construction.
• Fitout / refurbishment experience highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracts and variations.
• Confident managing subcontractors and trade packages.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Construction Management or Quantity Surveying qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement and trade packages
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements
• Manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Assist with budgets, forecasting and cost reporting
• Track project costs and commercial performance
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants and project teams
• Assist with final accounts and project close-out

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Budget awareness

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Job description

Contracts Administrator to join an established Sydney commercial fitout and refurbishment contractor.

Work across a varied pipeline of workplace, government, education, healthcare, retail and hospitality projects, with exposure across the full project lifecycle.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: Supportive culture with flexibility and a focus on sustainable working hours
• Projects: Varied commercial fitout, refurbishment & D&C projects
• Exposure: Get involved across the full project lifecycle, from procurement to completion
• Progression: Opportunity to develop into a Senior CA / Project Management role
• Responsibility: Take ownership of trade packages and commercial duties
• Team: Close-knit, experienced team with direct access to senior management
• Stability: Strong pipeline of upcoming Sydney projects

Duties

• Manage subcontractor procurement and trade packages
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements
• Manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Assist with budgets, forecasting and cost reporting
• Track project costs and commercial performance
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants and project teams
• Assist with final accounts and project close-out

Skills & Experience

• Contracts Administrator experience within commercial construction
• Fitout / refurbishment experience highly regarded
• Strong understanding of procurement, contracts and variations
• Confident managing subcontractors and trade packagesGood commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar qualification preferred

About the Company

Established Sydney contractor delivering commercial fitout, refurbishment and D&C projects across multiple sectors.

A close-knit team with a strong project pipeline and genuine opportunity to progress your career.