Contracts Administrator

Parkview Constructions Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Future project pipeline

Employee benefits

Job summary

Parkview Constructions in Sydney is seeking a driven Contracts Administrator to keep projects on track financially and contractually, ensuring builds run smoothly from start to finish. A degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 3–5 years’ experience on large-scale projects are required.

You will coordinate subcontractor contracts, monitor variations and payments, and help with cost control and forecast reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator on large-scale projects.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Sydney's construction market is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and let contracts to subcontractors and suppliers to maintain schedule.
• Administer subcontractor performance, variations, extensions and payments.
• Ensure timely assessment and processing of payment claims and invoices.
• Prepare and assist in cost control, forecasts and project financial reporting.
• Prepare head contract payment claims and client correspondence.
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, tender review and engagement.
• Coordinate overall planning, programming and procurement schedules.
• Assist with subcontract management and procurement schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Proactive

Adaptable

Sydney market knowledge

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Job description

At Parkview Constructions, we’ve been building award-winning residential and commercial projects since 1997. With over 180 staff and multiple projects across Sydney, we pride ourselves on delivering quality, innovation, and results.

The Opportunity

We’re on the lookout for a driven, switched-on Contracts Administrator to join our team. This role is all about keeping projects on track – financially and contractually – so our builds run smoothly from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and let contracts to subcontractors and suppliers to maintain the construction and resources schedule.
• Assist in the administration of subcontractor performance against the scope of works and construction program and control authorisation of variations, extensions of time and payments.
• Ensure that subcontractor payment claims and supplier invoices are assessed and processed within the required timeframes.
• Prepare and assist in the maintenance of cost control, forecast revisions and project financial reporting.
• Prepare head contract payment claims, client correspondence and any other head contract obligatory requirements to be checked and assessed by Senior Contracts Administrator
• Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers within discipline(s) by review of tender design, preparation of scope and technical documentation, preparation of S/C tender list, management of tender process, vetting and recommending tenders, and engaging subcontractors.
• Coordination of activities and tasks associated with the development of overall planning and programming.
• Assist in the establishment and monitoring of the procurement program and off-site activity schedule
• Assist with subcontract management and subcontract administration, including assistance in preparation of monthly final forecast cost estimates (FFC’s) for trade packages

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering (or similar).
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator (ideally on large-scale projects over $40M).
• Sharp communication skills and a knack for problem-solving.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work with all kinds of people.
• Knowledge of Sydney’s construction market is a bonus.

Why Join Parkview?

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and respected team, working on high-profile construction projects with real responsibility and influence. In return for your commitment, we offer:

• A competitive salary package (negotiable depending on experience)
• Long-term career growth within a stable, well-resourced company
• A positive culture built on collaboration, respect and professional development
• A strong pipeline of future projects and a solid reputation in the industry
• A range of employee benefits, including:
  • Additional paid leave days each year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health & wellbeing initiatives
  • Retail and entertainment discounts
  • Ongoing professional training & development support

If you’re ready to bring your skills, energy, and ambition to a team where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.