Contract Administrator - Commercial Construction

Harrison Barratt Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Project Managers

Strong pipeline of varied Sydney work

Clear pathway to Project Manager

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Harrison Barratt Group in Sydney is seeking a Contract Administrator to support commercial projects up to $30M, with a view to progressing toward a Project Manager. You'll manage subcontract procurement, administer subcontracts and progress claims, track costs and assist with cost reports.

Procore or Aconex experience and strong Excel skills are essential. This is a hands-on role offering mentoring from senior PMs and a clear pathway to project leadership within a collaborative, growth-focused

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 commercial builder.
• Experience across new build, fit-out, refurbishment and/or D&C projects.
• Solid understanding of subcontract administration, variations and progress claims.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using Procore, Aconex or similar platforms and Microsoft Excel.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related field (desired).

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, including scopes, tender comparisons and letting packages.
• Administer subcontracts, progress claims, variations and payment schedules.
• Track costs and help prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Manage RFIs, documentation, shop drawings and design coordination.
• Support the Project Manager with programme, client and consultant communication.
• Assist with defects, close-out and handover documentation.

Skills

Contract Admin

Subcontract procurement

Progress claims

Project coordination

Excel

Procore

Aconex

Education

Construction Management / Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Procore

Aconex

Job description

Contract Administrator - Commercial Construction

About the Role
Harrison Barratt Group is partnering with a respected Sydney commercial builder delivering a varied mix of new build, fit-out, refurbishment and D&C projects. They're looking for a Contract Administrator to support delivery on projects up to $30M and grow toward Project Manager.

What You'll Do

• Manage subcontractor procurement, including scopes, tender comparisons and letting packages
• Administer subcontracts, progress claims, variations and payment schedules
• Track costs and help prepare monthly cost reports and forecasts
• Manage RFIs, documentation, shop drawings and design coordination
• Support the Project Manager with programme, client and consultant communication
• Assist with defects, close-out and handover documentation

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 commercial builder
• Experience across new build, fit-out, refurbishment and/or D&C projects
• A solid understanding of subcontract administration, variations and progress claims
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using Procore, Aconex or similar platforms, and Microsoft Excel
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field (desired)

What's On Offer

• Salary up to $150K + super, commensurate with experience
• A strong, consistent pipeline of varied Sydney commercial work
• Mentoring from experienced Project Managers
• A clear pathway to Project Manager
• A collaborative culture where good people are recognised and kept

We look forward to hearing from you.