Contract Administrator - Civil

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is recruiting a Contract Administrator for civil infrastructure and major transport projects in Sydney. This role focuses on downstream commercial activity, managing subcontractor claims, variations, and payment cycles while ensuring contractual compliance.

You will collaborate with project teams, site staff, and commercial leads to keep delivery on track, with exposure to risk management and cost forecasting. This is a full-time on-site role in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within civil infrastructure or construction.
• Strong understanding of downstream contract management.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Ability to work on-site with project teams in dynamic delivery environments.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Jobpac or Cheops.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process subcontractor claims, payment schedules, and variations
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual compliance
• Support cost tracking and forecasting with the project team
• Assist in commercial risk mitigation and downstream contract administration
• Collaborate with site teams, commercial leads, and accounts to keep delivery on track

Skills

Contract admin

Attention to detail

On-site work

Construction software

Tools

Jobpac

Cheops

Job description

We’re working with a leading infrastructure delivery partner to recruit a Contract Administrator to support key civil and transport projects in Sydney.

This role is focused on downstream commercial activity — working closely with project teams to manage subcontractor claims, variations, payment cycles, and compliance across major works. It's a great opportunity to embed yourself in a nationally significant program while being part of a collaborative and commercial-savvy delivery team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage and process subcontractor claims, payment schedules, and variations
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual compliance
• Support cost tracking and forecasting with the project team
• Assist in commercial risk mitigation and downstream contract administration
• Collaborate with site teams, commercial leads, and accounts to keep delivery smooth and on track

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a contract administration role within civil infrastructure or construction
• Strong understanding of downstream contract management (subcontractor-focused)
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Ability to work on-site or close to project teams and adapt to dynamic delivery environments
• Proficiency with construction software (e.g. Jobpac, Cheops, or similar)