Contract Administrator

Linktal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and team-focused culture

Clear career growth opportunities

Involvement across the full project lifecycle

Positive and balanced work environment

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a capable Contract Administrator for high-end construction projects in Sydney. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in the construction sector, managing contracts and procurement. This role offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for career growth. Competitive compensation with a base pay range of A$120,000 to A$150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Sharp and experienced Contract Administrator for high-end construction projects.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven mindset.
• Capable of managing competing priorities in a high-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and consultant agreements.
• Lead procurement activities including issuing RFQs and negotiations.
• Monitor and update budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
• Handle contract administration and related correspondence.
• Work closely with site and project teams for contract execution.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Construction methodology

Contract administration

Cost management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Procore or Cheops

Education

Minimum 3 years of experience in a Contract Administrator role

Job description

This range is provided by Linktal Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$120,000.00/yr - A$150,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Linktal Recruitment

Senior Recruitment Consultant - APAC | Expert in recruiting for Construction & Engineering

Company's Summary:

Are you a sharp and experienced Contract Administrator ready to take the reins on high-end construction projects? We’re working with a high-performing Sydney-based construction company delivering premium commercial and high-rise residential developments — and they’re looking for a capable Contract Administrator to support growing project demands.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll manage contracts, procurement, and costs across diverse developments. Ideal for someone proactive, collaborative, and results driven.

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and consultant agreements.
• Lead procurement activities including issuing RFQs, analyzing tenders, and conducting negotiations.
• Monitor and update budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow statements
• Handle contract administration including variations, progress claims, EOTs, and other related correspondence.
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure timely contract execution and compliance.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to support project coordination.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and support final project handover and close-out.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Contract Administrator role within the construction sector
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, contract administration, and cost management
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Capable of managing competing priorities in a high-paced project environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with industry tools such as Procore or Cheops

What You'll Get in Return

• A supportive and team-focused culture that encourages initiative and collaboration
• Clear career growth opportunities and long-term development pathways
• Involvement across the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to delivery
• A positive, balanced work environment that recognizes and celebrates team success

Action Needed:

If this opportunity excites you, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or email to “[e-mail]”, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your next career move.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Manufacturing, and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Linktal Recruitment by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Contract Administrator” roles.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 19 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 15 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Contracts Administrator - Central West Orana Project

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago

Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Balmain, New South Wales, Australia A$120,000.00-A$200,000.00 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 months ago

Greater Sydney Area A$130,000.00-A$170,000.00 1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Senior Contract Administrator - Upstream

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Contract Administrator - Commercial Fit-Out

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.