Contract Administrator

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our commercial construction team. You will work under Project Managers, liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers while assisting with the management of diverse, high‑value contracts ($500k–$10M).

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Govt contracts preferred, a Bachelor in Construction Management or similar, and strong MS Office, Procore and related tools to ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience, preferably working within Govt contracts
• Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) or similar tertiary education
• Knowledge of the construction industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with various stakeholders
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects
• Understanding and experience of on-site processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite, Procore, Procure Pro and Breadcrumb
• Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review and administration of cost reports, PCG reports, RFI's project programs, procurement, purchase orders and subcontracts
• Liaise with project team, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate contract documentation
• Ensure site records are retained on a daily basis
• Liaise with Authorities and Councils for issuing of Certificates
• Monitor contract compliance and assist with the resolution of contractual issues
• Support the preparation of contract variations, claims, and reporting
• Provide administrative support to the project team as required

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) or similar

Tools

Procore

Procure Pro

Breadcrumb

MS Office

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Contract Administrator to join our commercial construction team. Working under our Project Managers, you will be responsible for liaising with sub-contractors, suppliers and assisting with the management of commercial construction contracts. Our projects are extremely diverse and challenging, spanning educational, sports, entertainment, heritage and public domain sectors, with project values ranging from $500k - $10 million.

Key responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, review and administration of cost reports, PCG reports, RFI's project programs, procurement, purchase orders and subcontracts

Liaise with project team, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate contract documentation

Ensure site records are retained on a daily basis

Liaise with Authorities and Councils for issuing of Certificates

Monitor contract compliance and assist with the resolution of contractual issues

Support the preparation of contract variations, claims, and reporting

Provide administrative support to the project team as required

About you

Minimum 3 years experience, preferably working within Govt contracts

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) or similar tertiary education

Knowledge of the construction industry

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with various stakeholders

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects

Understanding and experience of on-site processes

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Strong time management and organisational skills

Proficient in using MS Office Suite, Procore, Procure Pro and Breadcrumb

Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace

About us

We are an established Multiple award winning Commercial Construction Company that carries out projects in the educational, sports and entertainment fields. We deliver architecturally designed commercial buildings and refurbishments, in addition to specialising in Heritage projects, live environments and within the public domain. Our clients span both the Government and the private sector, and our projects are located in both metropolitan and regional NSW.

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities with a growing company

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of construction disciplines