Contract Administrator

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

Job summary

Bluestonerecruitment is seeking a Contracts Administrator for a major $400m Class 2 residential project in Inner West Sydney. You will join a large commercial team and support procurement, tendering, variations, and cost reporting to ensure smooth project delivery.

The role demands 3+ years CA experience in Sydney’s Tier 1/2 market, a relevant tertiary qualification, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Join a leading builder with clear progression and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years CA experience in Sydney Tier 1/2 projects.
• Tertiary qualification in Building/Engineering or trade preferred.
• Strong negotiation and written/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project team in procurement of subcontractors and implement procurement strategy.
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders and prepare tender comparisons.
• Assess variations, negotiate progress claims, and final accounts.
• Prepare and review subcontractor packages, scopes of work, lettings and procurement schedule.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims in accordance with the contract.
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk.
• Manage variations, cash flow and liaison with major subcontractors.
• Assist Project Manager with project cost reports and monthly updates.

Skills

Contract administration

Tender review

Variations & final accounts

Procurement scheduling

Client & subcontractor relations

Project cost reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Building/Engineering or trade

Tools

Procore

Job description

Busy Tier 2 builder with a very strong pipeline of work are looking for a Contracts Administrator to work on a $400 mil Class two residential project in Inner West Sydney.

This is a brand-new project including over 1000 apartments across 6 buildings as a Contract Administrator you will be working as part of a large commercial team including a contracts manager, senior CA and a number of other CA's

My client is an industry leader in the Class 2 residential space and have one of the best reputations around. They offer genuine progression and training to help people reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the project team in the preparation and execution during the procurement of subcontractors and implementing the project procurement strategy
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Perform assessment of variations, negotiation of progress claims, and the agreement of final accounts
• Prepare, check and review subcontractor packages, scopes of work, lettings and procurement schedule
• Management of client and subcontractor claims process in accordance with the contract
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Manage and assess variations, cash flow and liaison with major subcontractors
• Manage contract finalisation including defects, manuals and variations
• Co-ordination and compilation of monthly reports
• Assist the Project Manager with matters relating to project costs reports

Busy Tier 2 builder with a very strong pipeline of work are looking for a Contracts Administrator to work on a $400 mil Class two residential project in Inner West Sydney.

This is a brand-new project including over 1000 apartments across 6 buildings as a Contract Administrator you will be working as part of a large commercial team including a contracts manager, senior CA and a number of other CA's

My client is an industry leader in the Class 2 residential space and have one of the best reputations around. They offer genuine progression and training to help people reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the project team in the preparation and execution during the procurement of subcontractors and implementing the project procurement strategy
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Perform assessment of variations, negotiation of progress claims, and the agreement of final accounts
• Prepare, check and review subcontractor packages, scopes of work, lettings and procurement schedule
• Management of client and subcontractor claims process in accordance with the contract
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Manage and assess variations, cash flow and liaison with major subcontractors
• Manage contract finalisation including defects, manuals and variations
• Co-ordination and compilation of monthly reports
• Assist the Project Manager with matters relating to project costs reports

Required Skills

• Minimum 3+ years experience as a Contract Administrator within the Sydney Tier 1/2 sector in Sydney.
• Tertiary qualification, preferably Building or Engineering or Trade qualification with further relevant education
• Aptitude to implement processes and procedures, promote positive commercial outcomes and reduce commercial risks
• Excellent negotiation, written and communications skills
• Dynamic, passionateand ateam player
• Preferably advanced withProcore
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships