Contract Administrator (Remedial Building)

JRG Recruitment; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 145.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JRG Recruitment is seeking a Contract Administrator with remedial building expertise to join a Tier 1 remedial contractor servicing NSW and QLD. You will manage contract administration for multiple remedial and recladding projects, focusing on risk, cost control and compliance.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with competitive salary and benefits, and clear career progression into senior CA or contracts management roles.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Contract Administrator role, ideally within remedial or façade/cladding projects.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong working knowledge of contract law, drafting contracts (not just using templates), updating contractor scopes to contracts, negotiation, and change order processes.
• Proven ability to manage commercial documentation, claims, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Full Australian working rights.

Aufgaben

• Managing contract administration across 3-5 concurrent projects - Remedial building is much different to new build, you are dealing with much less subcontractors, this is why you can work across several projects.
• Reviewing head contracts and subcontracts, identifying risks and compliance issues
• Assessing contractor financial performance and ensuring cost control
• Managing and processing variations, progress claims, and EOTs
• Ensuring compliance with the Security of Payments Act and project-specific contract obligations
• Undertaking pricing analysis and supporting accurate budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing and certifying subcontractor payments

Kenntnisse

Remedial building

Facade cladding

Contract administration

Budgeting

Contract law

Negotiation

Change orders

Australian working rights

Ausbildung

Construction Management degree

Jobbeschreibung

Contract Administrator (Remedial Building)

** Ideally seeking a Contract Administrator with experience in Remedial Building, or Insurance Building, or Refurbishment projects. Experience outside of these areas wont be considered **

The Company

Our client is a highly respected Tier 1 Remedial Building contractor with over 50 years of proven success across New South Wales and Queensland. Specialising in Residential and Commercial Remedial works—including Structural Strengthening, Concrete Repair, and Façade Recladding—they deliver high-quality, safety-first outcomes across complex projects. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for excellence, this is a rare opportunity to join a market leader in the remedial construction space.

The Opportunity

An exciting permanent position is now available for a skilled Contract Administrator to join a collaborative and supportive team. Ideally, you will bring experience in remedial building and façade/cladding replacement projects.

What's in it for You?

• Salary: $145K-$150K + Superannuation (Base salary negotiable depending on experience).
• Job stability:Permanent full-time role with all benefits - annual leave, sick leave, paid public holidays.
• Career Growth: Progress your career into a Senior CA or Contracts Manager position in the next 1-2 years.
• Reputable Builder:Work with a highly reputable, stable company known for its positive culture and long-standing industry presence.
• Interesting Projects: Be part of landmark projects across NSW and QLD in the growing remedial and recladding sector
• Values:Join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to a Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in the commercial success across multiple remedial and recladding projects (ranging from $5M to $25M). Your duties will include:

• Managing contract administration across 3-5 concurrent projects - Remedial building is much different to new build, you are dealing with much less subcontractors, this is why you can work across several projects.
• Reviewing head contracts and subcontracts, identifying risks and compliance issues
• Assessing contractor financial performance and ensuring cost control
• Managing and processing variations, progress claims, and EOTs
• Ensuring compliance with the Security of Payments Act and project-specific contract obligations
• Undertaking pricing analysis and supporting accurate budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing and certifying subcontractor payments

About You

We're seeking a capable and career-focused professional who brings:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Contract Administrator role, ideally within remedial or façade/cladding projects
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong working knowledge of contract law, drafting contracts (not just using templates), updating contractor scopes to contracts, negotiation, and change order processes
• Proven ability to manage commercial documentation, claims, and risk mitigation strategies
• Full Australian working rights