Contract Administrator - Landmark Projects

S&you; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Collaborative team environment

Mentorship from Commercial Manager

Exposure to complex projects

Competitive salary & career growth

Skill broadening beyond CA

Job summary

Landmark Projects in Sydney is seeking a Contract Administrator to join its expanding commercial team. You will manage the commercial and contractual functions on construction projects, with a focus on claims, variations, subcontract management, reporting and forecasting.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will work across project meetings, cost reporting, procurement support, and risk management, leveraging Cheops where available and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within construction, engineering, or infrastructure (CA role).
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations, claims and commercial processes.
• Comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve fair commercial outcomes.
• Confident having commercial conversations and managing competing stakeholder interests.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work through contractual issues thoroughly.
• An interest in financial reporting, forecasting and the commercial performance of projects.
• Exposure to Tier 1 projects or clients would be highly regarded.
• Experience using Cheops would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially minded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing monthly progress claims, payment tracking, and cashflow reporting.
• Ensuring claims are certified and payments are received on time.
• Preparing and administering variations, including cost build-ups and supporting documentation.
• Assessing, negotiating and managing subcontractor and supplier claims.
• Contract administration and subcontract management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Procurement support, including tender reviews, pricing and preparation of subcontract agreements.
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial risk management.
• Reviewing contract terms and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Attending project meetings and contributing to commercial discussions.
• Working closely with project and commercial teams to drive positive outcomes across multiple projects.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Cheops

Job description

Contract Administrator - Landmark Projects

We're partnering with a very good client of ours - a well-established contractor in Sydney that's continuing to grow and is looking to add a Contract Administrator to its commercial team.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated CA who enjoys being close to the delivery side of projects while taking ownership of the commercial and contractual functions. Experience in structural steel or similar construction sectors is advantageous, but not essential.

Reporting to a highly supportive Commercial Manager, you'll play an important role in ensuring the commercial success of projects, working across claims, variations, subcontract management, reporting, forecasting and contract administration.

The Role

• Managing monthly progress claims, payment tracking, and cashflow reporting
• Ensuring claims are certified and payments are received on time
• Preparing and administering variations, including cost build-ups and supporting documentation
• Assessing, negotiating and managing subcontractor and supplier claims
• Contract administration and subcontract management throughout the project lifecycle
• Procurement support, including tender reviews, pricing and preparation of subcontract agreements
• Assisting with cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial risk management
• Reviewing contract terms and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Attending project meetings and contributing to commercial discussions
• Working closely with project and commercial teams to drive positive outcomes across multiple projects

About You

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within construction, engineering, or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations, claims and commercial processes
• Comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve fair commercial outcomes
• Confident having commercial conversations and managing competing stakeholder interests
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work through contractual issues thoroughly
• An interest in financial reporting, forecasting and the commercial performance of projects
• Exposure to Tier 1 projects or clients would be highly regarded
• Experience using Cheops would be advantageous, but not essential
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially minded
• Relevant tertiary qualifications preferred

What's On Offer

• Secure long-term opportunity with a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Direct mentorship from an experienced and supportive Commercial Manager
• Exposure to a variety of complex and interesting projects
• Competitive salary package and genuine career development opportunities
• Opportunity to broaden your commercial skills beyond traditional contract administration

This role will suit someone who enjoys the commercial side of construction, understands the importance of strong contract administration, and wants to build a long-term career within a growing business where they can genuinely add value.