Contracts Administrator Fit Out and Refurbishment

Buildcorp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid leave options for work

Employee referral bonuses

Access to personal and financial counc

Access to Buildcorp Foundation

Rugby tickets during the season

Job summary

Buildcorp is seeking a Contract Administrator in Sydney to support the delivery of fit-out projects. You will manage subcontractor and supplier contracts from procurement through to finalisation, reviewing and negotiating subcontracts, and ensuring compliance with HSE and contractual requirements.

You will work with project teams on cost forecasting, cashflow, and monthly reporting, helping to identify cost and time savings while maintaining strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration on complex construction or fit-out projects.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercial acumen with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, subcontractors and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts from procurement to finalisation.
• Review, negotiate, and administer subcontracts in line with Buildcorp frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual, and HSE requirements.
• Process and assess subcontractor claims, variations, and progress payments.
• Support project teams with cost forecasting, cashflow, and monthly reporting.
• Contribute to budget performance by identifying opportunities for cost and time savings.

Skills

Contract administration experience

Organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Education

Qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or related discipline

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney

Job Category: Construction

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to rugby tickets during the season

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Contract Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our fit out projects. You’ll partner closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams to manage contracts, mitigate risk, and identify opportunities to add value. From procurement through to project close-out, your commercial acumen and attention to detail will ensure the success of every project.

• Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts from procurement to finalisation
• Review, negotiate, and administer subcontracts in line with Buildcorp frameworks
• Ensure compliance with statutory, contractual, and HSE requirements
• Process and assess subcontractor claims, variations, and progress payments
• Support project teams with cost forecasting, cashflow, and monthly reporting
• Contribute to budget performance by identifying opportunities for cost and time savings

About You

• Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration in complexed construction or fit- out projects
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Commercial acumen with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues

Next Steps

Your success is reflected in ours, so we are committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.