Contracts Administrator | Commercial Fit Out, Refurbishment & Design & Construct

Adecco Australia Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Australia Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our well-established commercial construction team delivering fit out, refurbishment and Design & Construct projects across Sydney. You will work closely with the Project Manager and delivery team, owning end-to-end contract administration, subcontractor packages and variations to drive commercial performance.

This role offers stability in a long-term position with a reputable firm and exposure to

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' Contracts Administration experience in Australia.
• Commercial construction experience across fit out, refurbishment and/or D&C.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Proven experience managing variations, EOTs, claims and subcontractor packages.
• Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ownership.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end contract administration across commercial construction projects.
• Preparing, negotiating and administering subcontractor packages.
• Managing variations, EOTs, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Reviewing subcontractor claims and contractual compliance.
• Procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Cost control, forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Managing contractual correspondence, notices and documentation.
• Supporting project delivery from contract award through to final account.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Job description

Contracts Administrator | Commercial Fit Out, Refurbishment & Design & Construct

We are currently seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join a well-established and growing commercial construction business delivering high-qualityfit out, refurbishment and Design & Construct (D&C) projects across Sydney.

This is an opportunity for a commercially minded CA who enjoys being involved in the detail, working closely with project teams and taking ownership of the commercial performance of their projects.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with the Project Manager and delivery team, you will be responsible for:

End-to-end contract administration across commercial construction projects

Preparing, negotiating and administering subcontractor packages

Managing variations, EOTs, progress claims and payment schedules

Reviewing subcontractor claims and contractual compliance

Procurement and subcontractor negotiations

Cost control, forecasting and project financial reporting

Managing contractual correspondence, notices and documentation

Supporting project delivery from contract award through to final account

Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has a strong understanding of the Australian commercial construction environment.

You will have:

Minimum 4 years' Contracts Administration experience in Australia

Commercial construction experience, ideally acrossfit out, refurbishment and/or D&C

Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and commercial processes

Proven experience managing variations, EOTs, claims and subcontractor packages

Excellent commercial acumen and attention to detail

Strong communication and negotiation skills

The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines

A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to take ownership

Relevant construction, building, quantity surveying or commercial qualifications are advantageous

Why consider this opportunity?

140K-$170K + Super, depending on experience

Sydney-based commercial projects

Strong pipeline of upcoming work

Established and growing business

High-quality fit out, refurbishment and D&C projects

Supportive and experienced project team

Genuine opportunity for career progression

Long-term position with a business focused on quality rather than volume