Contract Administrator – Luxury Residential Construction

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy & responsibility

Exposure to luxury residentials

Direct access to senior leadership

Lower North Shore project

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a prestigious luxury residential project on the Lower North Shore. You will own procurement and commercial administration, coordinating with the Project Manager and site team to deliver five luxury full-floor residences with Harbour views.

This is a high-spec development requiring meticulous attention to detail, robust cost control and clear communication with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying (or related) is required.
• Proven Contract Administrator experience in Australian construction.
• Experience delivering high-end residential or luxury projects is highly regarded.
• Strong procurement, subcontract administration and cost management skills.
• Experience negotiating variations and progress claims.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to own commercial packages.
• Jobpac experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and letting of subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Prepare scopes of work, tender comparisons and subcontract recommendations.
• Negotiate and administer subcontract agreements.
• Manage subcontractor variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures and cost forecasts.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and commercial reviews.
• Review drawings, specifications and finishes schedules.
• Collaborate with consultants, subcontractors and site team on commercial/design matters.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities during delivery.
• Maintain contractual documentation and project records.
• Manage final accounts and commercial close-out.
• Support Project Manager to achieve quality, program and budget objectives.

Skills

Procurement & cost management

Subcontract administration

Negotiation & variations

Commercial awareness

Communication & stakeholder management

Project ownership

Attention to detail

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Related discipline

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join a prestigious luxury residential project on the Lower North Shore. You will own procurement and commercial administration, coordinating with the Project Manager and site team to deliver five luxury full-floor residences with Harbour views.

This is a high-spec development requiring meticulous attention to detail, robust cost control and clear communication with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.