Contract Administrator

ConsultANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + super

Permanent, full-time position

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ConsultANZ is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our client’s team in Sydney, NSW. The role focuses on contract management across civil infrastructure projects, including tunnelling, bridges, and roads.

You will manage subcontractor agreements, review payment claims, and support procurement processes. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying and has 2–4+ years in contract administration.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in engineering or quantity surveying.
• 2–4+ years in contract administration or similar commercial role.
• Strong understanding of contract management and administration processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; Xero and Procore experience welcomed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor agreements and monitor contract performance.
• Review, certify, and process payment claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalise contract variations, programs, and service agreements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and company standards.
• Build relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.
• Identify risks, report issues, and escalate concerns.
• Provide commercial advice to project delivery teams.
• Assist senior management with contract decisions and implementation strategies.
• Support the Procurement Manager as required.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, analyse KPIs, and prepare reports.
• Respond to contract queries and assist with dispute resolution.
• Prepare and submit commercial and operational reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Xero

Procore

Job description

ConsultANZ is looking for a Contract Administrator to join our client’s dynamic team in Sydney, NSW. With a strong track record delivering high-profile infrastructure projects across both government and private sectors, our client is a recognised industry leader in tunnelling, bridges, roads, slope stabilisation, and other critical civil works.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing subcontractor agreements and monitoring contract performance.
• Reviewing, certifying, and processing payment claims, variations, and contractual correspondence.
• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising contract variations, project programs, and service agreements.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with internal policies, procedures, and company standards.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifying contractual risks, reporting issues, and escalating concerns where required.
• Providing commercial advice and support to project delivery teams.
• Assisting senior management with contract-related decisions and implementation strategies.
• Supporting the Procurement Manager as required.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance, analysing KPIs, and preparing quarterly performance reports.
• Responding to contract queries and assisting with dispute resolution in a timely manner.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting commercial and operational reports.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• 2–4+ years’ experience in contract administration or a similar commercial role.
• Solid understanding of contract management and administration processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office; experience with Xero and Procore highly regarded.
• Well-developed problem-solving, analytical, and multitasking abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of contract risk assessment and commercial reporting requirements.

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary: $70,000 – $90,000 + superannuation (depending on experience).
• Permanent, full-time position offering long-term stability.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression within a leading infrastructure contractor.

Additional information

• Salary package of $70k - $90k base + super, negotiable dependent on experience
• Sydney, NSW
• Permanent Full-time opportunity