Contract Administrator - Apartment Projects

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

Job summary

Amida Group is seeking a Contracts Administrator for apartment projects in Sydney. You will manage contracts across the project lifecycle, focusing on class 2 residential builds, and help maintain high quality and profitability.

Join a high-performing team with strong training, progression, and collaborative culture, working on large-scale projects from planning to completion.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or similar.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within the construction industry – a tier 1 or 2 background would be ideal.
• Must’ve had experience working on class 2 projects.
• Construction Safety Induction (White) card.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Procore Software is preferable.
• Strong financial analysis and administrative focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing all facets of the subcontract process
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Prepare, check and review subcontract packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure they are adhering to environmental commitments and responsibilities
• Preparation of accurate payment schedules
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Process progress claims, delay claims and external variations according to contractual obligations
• Preparation of project budgets for review and provide accurate rolling final account forecasts
• Assist in the preparation and administration of project completion and inspection test plans

Skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Subcontract management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Tools

Procore Software

Job description

Contract Administrator - Apartment Projects

• High-performing team delivering projects across a variety of sectors
• Take ownership of large-scale Class 2 residential builds from planning through to completion
• Strong career progression, training, and excellent team culture

Great opportunity to join a builder with excellent presence in the class 2 residential sector with a strong reputation for delivering quality projects.

A market leading head contractor with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, our client is now seeking a motivated Contracts Administrator to join their growing business.

Projects will be of a class 2 nature experience with projects in this sector will be ideal. As Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for the management and administration of contracts throughout the project life cycle. In addition, you will ensure that the high quality and profitability of the projects are maintained while financial and contractual risks are minimised.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Managing all facets of the subcontract process
• Negotiate and review subcontract tenders including preparation of tender comparison for review
• Prepare, check and review subcontract packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules
• Monitor subcontractors to ensure they are adhering to environmental commitments and responsibilities
• Preparation of accurate payment schedules
• Understand and manage subcontractor contractual risk
• Process progress claims, delay claims and external variations according to contractual obligations
• Preparation of project budgets for review and provide accurate rolling final account forecasts
• Assist in the preparation and administration of project completion and inspection test plans

Qualifications and Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction or similar
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within the construction industry – a tier 1 or 2 background would be ideal
• Must’ve had experience working on class 2 projects
• Construction Safety Induction (White) card
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Procore Software is preferable
• Strong financial analysis and administrative focus
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a permanent full time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.