Contract Administrator

DSD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DSD in Sydney's Surry Hills is seeking a driven Contract Administrator to join our growing interiors team. You will work closely with Project Managers and leadership to deliver projects from procurement through final account.

Ideal candidates have contract admin experience in commercial construction or refurbishment, a relevant qualification, strong commercial awareness, and familiarity with Procore.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction, fitout or refurbishment.
• Qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering subcontract agreements.
• Writing detailed scopes of works for subcontract and trade packages.
• Managing procurement, trade letting and subcontractor negotiations.
• Assessing progress claims, variations and payment schedules.
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and project cash flows.
• Maintaining project budgets and monitoring commercial performance.
• Developing and managing design and construction programmes.
• Coordinating design deliverables, approvals and construction sequencing.
• Managing RFIs, document registers and contractual correspondence.
• Supporting head contract administration and client reporting.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Education

Construction Management / Quantity Surveying / Engineering qualification

Tools

Procore

Job description

DSD is looking for a driven and commercially minded Contract Administrator to join our growing team in Surry Hills.

We deliver commercial fitout and refurbishment projects across Australia, working with leading organisations across workplace, retail and multi-site environments. With a strong pipeline of projects, we are looking for someone who wants to take ownership, build their commercial capability and grow within a fast-moving interiors business.

The role

Working closely with our Project Managers, Site Managers and leadership team, you will support the commercial and contractual delivery of projects from procurement through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and administering subcontract agreements
• Writing detailed scopes of works for subcontract and trade packages
• Managing procurement, trade letting and subcontractor negotiations
• Assessing progress claims, variations and payment schedules
• Preparing cost reports, forecasts and project cash flows
• Maintaining project budgets and monitoring commercial performance
• Developing and managing design and construction programmes
• Coordinating design deliverables, approvals and construction sequencing
• Managing RFIs, document registers and contractual correspondence
• Supporting head contract administration and client reporting
• Identifying commercial, programme and delivery risks and assisting with their resolution
• Maintaining accurate project records through Procore
• Supporting project close-out, defects and final account negotiations

About you

You will ideally have:

• Experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction, fitout or refurbishment
• A qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of your work

Experience delivering fast-paced, multi-site or live-environment fitout projects will be highly regarded.

Why join DSD?

• Work from our Surry Hills office with a collaborative and experienced team
• Gain exposure to projects across NSW and nationally
• Work directly with senior leaders and experienced project professionals
• Take on genuine responsibility and develop your commercial career
• Join a growing business with strong client relationships and a solid project pipeline
• Be part of a practical, supportive and delivery-focused culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Contract Administrator who wants to build a long-term career within the commercial interiors sector.