Contract Administrator

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Core Talent seeks an experienced Contract Administrator for a 6-month contract on a boutique Class 2 residential development on Sydney's North Shore. The project comprises five residential apartments and demands attention to detail, commercial management and quality finishes.

The role suits someone with solid residential construction experience who can hit the ground running. Key responsibilities include subcontractor procurement, variation handling, progress claims, and supporting commercial

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator in construction.
• Strong subcontractor management and variation control experience.
• Proven ability to manage progress claims and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, letting and administration.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor scopes, variations and progress claims.
• Prepare and manage progress claims, variations and cost reports.
• Assist with contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate with the project team to maintain programme and budget.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Variations handling

Progress claims

Communication skills

Organisation

Commercial awareness

JobPac experience

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator for a 6-month contract, working on a boutique Class 2 residential development on Sydneys North Shore. The project comprises five residential apartments, offering the opportunity to join a smaller-scale residential build where attention to detail, commercial management and quality finishes are key. This role would suit a Contract Administrator with solid residential construction experience who can hit the ground running and provide commercial support throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, letting and administration.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor scopes, variations and progress claims.
• Prepare and manage progress claims, variations and cost reports.
• Assist with contract administration and commercial reporting.
• Coordinate with the project team to maintain programme and budget requirements.
• Manage subcontractor payments and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and commercial records.

About You

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within the construction industry.
• Class 2 residential experience is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor management, variations and progress claims.
• Excellent communication, organisational and commercial skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and integrate quickly into an existing project team.
• Jobpac experience highly desirable.

The Details

• Project: Five-apartment residential development.
• Location: McMahons Point, Sydney.
• Duration: 6-month contract.
• Opportunity: Join an established project team and contribute to the delivery of a quality residential development.