Contract Administrator OR Project Engineer

seek.com.au; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek Group’s client, a well-established commercial builder in Western Sydney, is seeking a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery on a new commercial build. The role is office-based with close collaboration to Directors, and involves procurement, cost control, client reporting and handover.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering/Construction Management and 3+ years as a Contracts Administrator or Project Engineer with a head contractor, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience as Contracts Administrator or Project Engineer with a head contractor.
• Experience in commercial or residential construction advantageous.
• Knowledge of Sydney construction market and subcontractor base.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end project management from procurement to handover.
• Interface with clients, superintendents, consultants and authorities.
• Back up site managers and oversee subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track budgets, forecast cost to complete, and prepare monthly reports.
• Lead WHS, quality and environmental compliance and review SWMS.
• Manage project documentation, coordination and handover packages.
• Assist estimating with tender reviews and buildability advice.

Skills

CA/PE experience

Commercial construction experience

Residential construction experience

Strong communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

Job description

Commercial Builder | Western Sydney | Permanent | Office-Based

Ready to run your own project, not just your own packages?

You’ve been doing the work. Now it’s time for the title. If you’re a CA or Project Engineer who’s spent the last few years running packages, managing subbies, and quietly holding projects together, you’re ready for more. You just need a builder willing to back you.

This is that opportunity.

Our client is a well-established commercial builder with a strong reputation across Sydney’s commercial, education, and residential sectors. With several major recent wins and a secured pipeline, they’re growing their delivery team and need someone ready to step into a Project Manager seat on a new commercial build in Western Sydney.

The Role

This is a genuine PM seat with direct access to the Directors. You’ll be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of your project, from procurement and subcontractor engagement through to programme, cost control, client reporting, and handover. The role is predominantly office-based, working alongside an experienced site team who will run day-to-day site operations while you drive the commercial and delivery outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Run projects from start to finish, covering programming, procurement, cost control, variations and progress claims.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, superintendents, consultants and authorities.
• Back up site managers, and engage and oversee subcontractors and suppliers.
• Track budgets, forecast cost to complete, and deliver monthly reports on cost, program and risk.
• Lead WHS, quality and environmental compliance, including reviewing SWMS.
• Control project documentation, coordination and handover packages.
• Assist the estimating team with tender reviews, buildability advice and the transition from tender to delivery.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator or Project Engineer with a head contractor – this is essential
• Experience on commercial construction or residential project experience highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of the Sydney construction market and subcontractor base
• Sharp attention to detail, solid commercial sense and clear communication
• The ambition to grow – you’re not looking for “just another CA or PE role”

Why this role?

• Genuine opportunity– a clear, supported pathway from CA/PE into Project Management
• Secure pipeline – join a builder with work locked in, not chasing the next job
• Sector variety – exposure across commercial, education, and residential
• Western Sydney based – skip the CBD commute and work where the growth is
• Reputable builder – a name that carries weight on your CV

What's on offer for you?

• Excellent salary package: $160k-$180k (Base salary) + Superannuation, negotiable depending on Australian experience.
• A seat at the table, not the sidelines – work directly with the Directors, who’ll back you, mentor you, and actually notice when you deliver
• Variety that keeps you sharp – commercial, education, and residential projects, so no two years look the same
• Pipeline you can bank on – a secured run of work means your next project is already lined up, not hoped for
• Permanent, stable, and here for the long haul – a highly established builder with the track record to prove it
• Start now – immediate start available for the right person
• Strong understanding of the industry, management and site delivery.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work closely with site teams, subcontractors, consultants and clients.
• Full Australian working rights.