Contract Administrator: Commercial Construction (Path to PM)

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

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