Contracts Administrator

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment client, a National Tier 2 builder, seeks an experienced Contracts Administrator for a new $100M commercial project in Western Sydney. You will work with project teams to drive on-time, on-budget delivery on complex builds.

Role responsibilities include subcontractor package prep, progress claims, subcontract finalisation, expenditure tracking and RFIs to clients and consultants. A construction management degree and head contractor experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management or equivalent.
• Head contractor experience is essential.
• At least 3 years' experience in a Contracts Administrator role.
• Experience on new build construction projects valued $30M+.
• Knowledge of Sydney construction market and subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings and procurement schedules.
• Progress claim assistance and external variations.
• Review, negotiation and finalisation of subcontracts.
• Management and tracking of project expenditure, including subcontractor claims.
• Administration of RFIs to clients, architects and consultants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Our client is a National Tier 2 commercial builder with over 30 years of experience delivering a range of projects valued up to $300M. Operating across various sectors including commercial, education, health, industrial, & government, and with a strong pipeline of upcoming work and some major recent wins, they are looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to work on a new $100M commercial project in Western Sydney.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of subcontractor packages, scopes, lettings, procurement schedules
• Progress claim assistance and external variations
• Review, negotiation and finalization of subcontracts
• Management and tracking of project expenditure, inclusive of subcontractor claim
• Administration of RFIs to clients, architects and consultants

Desired experience:

• Degree qualified in construction management or equivalent
• Previous experience working for a head contractor is essential
• At least 3 years of experience in a CA role
• Proven experience working on new build construction projects valued $30M+
• Knowledge of Sydney construction market and subcontractors
• Strong attention for detail and proven communication skills

For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Adam Shaw on 029376 8200. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.