Contract Administrator

CGC Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression to Senior Contracts

Exposure to high-profile clients

Collaborative team culture

Salary AU$100k–AU$140k + super

Job summary

CGC Recruitment are partnering with a builder delivering Architectural Designed Homes across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Lower North Shore and Inner West. They seek a Contracts Administrator with 3+ years’ experience on high-end residential or large commercial projects and proficiency in Procore.

The role offers a clear path to Senior Contracts Administrator or Project Manager, a collaborative culture, and exposure to high-profile clients, with a salary range of AU$100,000–AU$140,000 plus super.

Qualifications

• Proven Contracts Administrator experience in high-end residential or large commercial projects.
• Hands-on experience with Procore or a similar construction-management platform.
• Strong written communication with attention to detail.
• Confident handling of high-profile clients and expectations.
• Organised and proactive with competing deadlines across projects.
• Degree or diploma in construction, building, law or related field advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts from tender award through to practical completion and defects.
• Prepare, issue and track variations, extensions of time, notices and formal correspondence.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier agreements, including engagement, insurances and compliance.
• Process progress claims, payment schedules and cost reporting with project teams.
• Maintain accurate project records, registers and documentation in Procore.
• Support project managers and site teams with contractual advice and risk identification.
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants and certifiers with clear, documented communications.
• Help refine contract administration processes as the business scales.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-project coordination

Education

Construction degree/diploma

Tools

Procore

Job description

CGC Recruitment are working with a builder who deliver Architectural Designed Homes across the Eastern Suburbs, Lower North Shore and the Inner West. They have been delivering award winning homes for nearly 10 years on projects ranging between $5m to $20m. With a busy pipeline of work already locked in until 2027, they are looking to bring in an additional Contracts Administrator to join the team.

We are looking for someone with at least 3 years' experience working on high end residential homes or large commercial projects in Sydney and also have ideally have experience using Procore or similar.

This role comes with progression into a Senior Contracts Administrator or Project Manager depending on what your current experience is, this role is for someone who wants to stay at a solid company for a number of years and work with high profile clients.

The role

• Administer contracts from tender award through to practical completion and defects
• Prepare, issue and track variations, extensions of time, notices and formal correspondence
• Manage subcontractor and supplier agreements, including engagement, insurances and compliance
• Process progress claims, payment schedules and cost reporting with the project and commercial teams
• Maintain accurate project records, registers and documentation in Procore
• Support project managers and site teams with contractual advice and risk identification
• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants and certifiers, keeping communication professional and well documented
• Help refine contract administration processes as the business scales

About you

• Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator or similar in high-end residential or large commercial construction
• Hands-on experience with Procore or a comparable construction management platform
• Strong written communication, with attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident handling high-profile clients and their expectations
• Organised and proactive, able to manage competing deadlines across multiple projects
• Degree or diploma in construction, building, law or a related field is advantageous

What’s on offer

• A genuine career path with mentoring and a clear route to Senior Contracts Administrator or Project Manager
• Exposure to high-profile clients
• A close-knit, collaborative team with a quality-first culture
• $100,000 to $140,000 + super