Contract Administrator

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy & responsibility

Exposure to luxury residentials

Direct access to senior leadership

Lower North Shore project

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a prestigious luxury residential project on the Lower North Shore. You will own procurement and commercial administration, coordinating with the Project Manager and site team to deliver five luxury full-floor residences with Harbour views.

This is a high-spec development requiring meticulous attention to detail, robust cost control and clear communication with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying (or related) is required.
• Proven Contract Administrator experience in Australian construction.
• Experience delivering high-end residential or luxury projects is highly regarded.
• Strong procurement, subcontract administration and cost management skills.
• Experience negotiating variations and progress claims.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to own commercial packages.
• Jobpac experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and letting of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Prepare scopes of work, tender comparisons and subcontract recommendations.
• Negotiate and administer subcontract agreements.
• Manage subcontractor variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures and cost forecasts.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and commercial reviews.
• Review drawings, specifications and finishes schedules.
• Collaborate with consultants, subcontractors and site team on commercial/design matters.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities during delivery.
• Maintain contractual documentation and project records.
• Manage final accounts and commercial close-out.
• Support Project Manager to achieve quality, program and budget objectives.

Skills

Procurement & cost management

Subcontract administration

Negotiation & variations

Commercial awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Project ownership

Attention to detail

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Related discipline

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

The Company

A highly regarded Sydney construction business specialising in the delivery of luxury residential developments, boutique apartments and architecturally designed homes.

Known for their exceptional attention to detail, high-quality finishes and collaborative approach, the business has established an impressive portfolio of premium residential projects across Sydney's most desirable locations.

With experienced, hands-on directors and a strong emphasis on quality over volume, they offer a refreshing alternative to larger builders, providing employees with genuine responsibility, direct access to senior leadership and exposure to some of Sydney's finest residential construction projects.

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Contract Administrator to join the delivery team on an exclusive boutique apartment development on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

The project comprises five luxury full-floor residences, designed to maximise space, privacy and spectacular Sydney Harbour views.

This is a high-specification residential development where architectural detailing, premium finishes and meticulous construction standards are paramount.

Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will take ownership of procurement and commercial administration, playing an important role in delivering a truly exceptional finished product.

The Role

• Managing procurement and letting of subcontractor and supplier packages


• Preparing scopes of work, tender comparisons and subcontract recommendations


• Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements


• Managing subcontractor variations, progress claims and payment schedules


• Monitoring project budgets, expenditure and cost forecasts


• Assisting with monthly financial reporting and commercial reviews


• Reviewing architectural drawings, specifications and detailed finishes schedules


• Working closely with consultants, subcontractors and the site team to resolve commercial and design-related matters


• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities throughout project delivery


• Maintaining accurate contractual documentation and project records


• Managing subcontractor final accounts and commercial close-out


• Supporting the Project Manager in achieving project quality, program and budget objectives

About You

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline


• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator within the Australian construction industry


• Experience delivering high-end residential, boutique apartment or luxury construction projects highly regarded


• Strong understanding of procurement, subcontract administration and cost management


• Confident managing subcontractor negotiations, variations and progress claims


• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of commercial packages


• Jobpac experience highly desirable


• A genuine appreciation for quality construction and architectural detailing

In Return

• Up to $160,000 + Super


• Work on an exclusive five-residence luxury apartment development


• Highly desirable Lower North Shore project location


• Join a respected builder specialising in premium residential construction


• Exposure to architecturally significant projects and exceptional finishes


• Work directly with experienced Project Managers and senior leadership


• Genuine autonomy and responsibility across procurement and commercial management


• Collaborative team environment with a strong emphasis on quality


• Long-term career opportunities across an impressive portfolio of boutique residential projects

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.