Contract Administrator (Construction)

Paynter Dixon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynter Dixon is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the Major NSW Projects team on a site-based assignment.

You will work closely with Project Manager, Contract Manager and Senior Contract Administrator across procurement, subcontract management, variations, claims, cost control and final accounts on a high-profile NSW project.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in construction-related field and professional accreditation preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in construction contract administration.
• Experience with variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments.

Responsibilities

• Administering head contracts and subcontracts.
• Managing variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Preparing and assessing progress claims and payment schedules.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and negotiations.
• Monitoring notices and critical timeframes; supporting cost reporting and forecasting.
• Maintaining accurate contractual records; identifying and escalating commercial risks.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proactive risk management

Excel advanced

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

CHEOPS

Procore

Aconex

Procure Pro

Hammertech

Job description

Contract Administrator – Major NSW Projects

NSW | Site Based | Major Construction Projects

Be part of something BIG in NSW.

Paynter Dixon is looking for an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team delivering a major construction project in NSW.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-profile project environment where your commercial expertise will have a genuine impact.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Contract Manager and Senior Contract Administrator, you'll play a key role across procurement, subcontract management, variations, claims, cost control, contractual administration and final account.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and want to work on a project where scale, complexity and commercial exposure come together, this is your opportunity.

The Opportunity

As Contract Administrator, you'll help protect Paynter Dixon's commercial position throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll be responsible for:

• Administering head contracts and subcontracts.
• Managing variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Preparing and assessing progress claims and payment schedules.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and negotiations.
• Monitoring contractual notices and critical timeframes.Supporting monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
• Managing retentions, securities, guarantees and insurance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate and defensible contractual records.
• Identifying commercial risks and escalating them early
• Working closely with the project team to understand scope, programme and cost impacts.
• Assisting with final accounts and project close-out.

Work on a Project That Can Define Your Next Career Move

Major projects bring scale, complexity and opportunity.

You'll gain exposure to major procurement packages, commercial negotiations, contractual claims, variations and project cost management — working alongside an experienced project team across the full project lifecycle.

This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain paperwork.

You'll be part of the commercial engine behind a major NSW construction project, helping drive outcomes, manage risk and keep the project commercially on track.

It's an opportunity to build the kind of experience that can become a genuine career milestone.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is commercially switched-on, highly organised and ready to take ownership.

You'll ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 2+ years' construction contract administration experience.
• Experience with variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments.
• Knowledge of Australian Standard-form contracts such as AS 4000, AS 4902, AS 2124, GC21 or NEC.
• Understanding of NSW Security of Payment legislation.
• Strong contractual and commercial awareness.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with systems such as CHEOPS, Procore, Aconex, Procure Pro and Hammertech.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capability.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to commercial risk.
• Construction White Card and the right to work in Australia.

Your Next Big Opportunity Starts Here.

If you're a Contract Administrator ready to step into a major NSW project, this is your chance to work alongside experienced construction professionals, take ownership of key commercial responsibilities and build serious experience on a project of significant scale.

Join Paynter Dixon.

Work on something BIG. Build your commercial capability. Take the next step in your career.