Contracts Administrator - Premier 2nd Tier Builder

Black & Co Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Co Recruitment is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join a premier Sydney builder. You will be part of a high-performing project team delivering major commercial projects across NSW, supported by robust systems and mentoring to progress your career.

Depending on experience, you’ll gain exposure across procurement, subcontractor management, contracts and variations, cost reporting, client and consultant coordination, design management, project programming and commercial

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or equivalent is required.
• Experience on quality commercial construction projects.
• Solid commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and subcontractor management.
• Contracts and variations.
• Cost reporting and forecasting.
• Client and consultant coordination.
• Design management.
• Project programming and delivery.
• Commercial close-out.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management

Job description

$150,000 - $180,000 + Super

Build your career with one of Australia's premier commercial contractors

Major Sydney projects with experienced, well-resourced project teams

Learn from some of the industry's best Project and Commercial Managers

Genuine pathway to Senior CA, Contracts Manager or Project Management

Work on the projects, with the people and systems that will take your career to another level.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join one of Australia's most respected commercial builders.

You're become part of a high-performing project team delivering major commercial projects across Sydney, with the support, systems and mentoring to continue developing your career.

The Company

Family-owned and established for over 35 years

More than $9B in projects delivered

600+ employees across the group

Operations across NSW, Queensland and Victoria

Multiple MBA awards over many years

Strong level of repeat business

Industry-leading systems and technology

Excellent subcontractor and consultant relationships

AFR Best Places to Work Gold Winner 2026

Despite its size, the business remains strongly connected to the family values it was founded on.

People stay, careers develop and there is a genuine focus on helping talented construction professionals progress through the business.

The Opportunity

You'll join an experienced project team and be given genuine responsibility across the commercial delivery of major projects.

Depending on your experience, you'll gain exposure across:

• Procurement and subcontractor management
• Contracts and variations
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Client and consultant coordination
• Design management
• Project programming and delivery
• Commercial close-out

Projects are properly resourced, meaning you'll have experienced Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and commercial support around you.

You'll be challenged, but you'll also have the people around you to keep developing.

About You

You'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or similar
• Experience on quality commercial construction projects
• Solid commercial and contractual knowledge
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Good subcontractor relationships
• Reliable references

Why Make the Move?

A good CA role should do more than give you another project for your CV.

This is an opportunity to work inside a sophisticated construction business, learn from experienced people and develop the commercial and leadership skills required to take the next step.

Whether your ambition is Senior CA, Contracts Manager or Project Manager, you'll be joining a business with the scale, projects and track record to help you get there.

All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.