Contracts Administration

Randstad; Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a Chatswood-based role overseeing contractual and financial administration for active high-rise developments. You will manage subcontractor packages, variations, and progress claims to keep projects on target.

Key responsibilities include negotiating trade packages, processing payment claims, and using Jobpac for cost controls and reporting, in collaboration with project and site teams to protect profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Administrator in high-rise construction is essential.
• Hands-on experience with Jobpac required.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, or related field.
• Strong commercial acumen, sharp negotiation tactics, and outstanding stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration for high-rise residential or commercial construction projects from procurement through final accounts.
• Prepare, scope, negotiate, and execute trade packages and subcontractor agreements.
• Process, assess, and manage subcontractor payment claims, variations, and EOT requests.
• Utilise Jobpac to maintain accurate cost controls, financial tracking, and commercial reporting.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, and Site Teams to mitigate project risk and ensure profitability.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying or Building

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

About the Role

My client is looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their team based in Chatswood. This is a critical position overseeing contractual and financial administration for active, high‑profile developments. You will play a pivotal role in managing subcontractor packages, variations, and progress claims to ensure project targets are achieved smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration for high‑rise residential or commercial construction projects from procurement through to final accounts.
• Prepare, scope, negotiate, and execute trade packages and subcontractor agreements.
• Process, assess, and manage subcontractor payment claims, variations, and extension of time (EOT) requests.
• Utilise Jobpac to maintain accurate cost controls, financial tracking, and commercial reporting.
• Partner closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, and Site Teams to mitigate project risk and ensure profitability.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator within the high‑rise construction sector is strictly essential.
• Systems: Hands‑on experience with Jobpac is required.
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong commercial acumen, sharp negotiation tactics, and outstanding stakeholder management capabilities.

We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.