Contracts Administrator | Residential & Apartment Projects

SLD Building Construction; Burwood; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SLD Building Construction in Burwood, Sydney, is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to manage commercial and contractual administration for residential projects. You will support Project and Site Managers from procurement through to completion, ensuring cost control and contract compliance.

The role focuses on procurement, subcontractor management, progress claims, variations and EOTs, with emphasis on strong Australian construction knowledge and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as a Contract Administrator within the Australian construction industry.
• Experience in residential construction, apartment or mixed-use projects is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and subcontract administration.
• Practical experience with procurement, tendering and subcontractor management.
• Experience managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and commercial correspondence.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgets, commitments and forecasting.
• Knowledge of the Security of Payment framework and construction payment processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement, tendering and subcontractor selection
• Prepare scopes of work, tender packages, quotation comparisons and procurement documentation
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Assist with subcontract negotiation and contract administration
• Prepare and maintain subcontract agreements, purchase orders and contract documentation
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance against contractual requirements
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets
• Maintain cost reports, forecasts, commitments and project financial records
• Assist with project cost-to-complete and cash flow forecasting
• Review subcontractor invoices and progress claims

Skills

Contract Administration

Subcontract Management

Procurement

Cost Control

Progress Claims

Variations & EOTs

Budget Monitoring

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Australian Construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Contracts Administrator | Residential & Apartment Projects

SLD is a growing Sydney developer-builder delivering residential and mixed-use projects across NSW. With an established project pipeline, we are looking for an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team in Burwood, Sydney.

About the role

As a Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual administration of residential construction projects, supporting the Project and Site Managers from procurement and contract award through to project completion.

You will play an important role in procurement, subcontractor management, progress claims, variations, EOTs, cost control, forecasting and contract compliance, helping ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently.

This role would suit an experienced Contract Administrator, Quantity Surveyor or construction commercial professional with strong Australian construction experience and a sound understanding of project costs and contracts

Key responsibilities

• Assist with procurement, tendering and subcontractor selection
• Prepare scopes of work, tender packages, quotation comparisons and procurement documentation
• Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Assist with subcontract negotiation and contract administration
• Prepare and maintain subcontract agreements, purchase orders and contract documentation
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance against contractual requirements
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets
• Maintain cost reports, forecasts, commitments and project financial records
• Assist with project cost-to-complete and cash flow forecasting
• Review subcontractor invoices and progress claims

About you

• 3–5 years' experience as a Contract Administrator within the Australian construction industry
• Experience in residential construction, apartment or mixed-use projects is highly regarded
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and subcontract administration
• Practical experience with procurement, tendering and subcontractor management
• Experience managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and commercial correspondence
• Strong understanding of project cost control, budgets, commitments and forecasting
• Knowledge of the Security of Payment framework and construction payment processes
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Engineering, Property or a related discipline
• Full Australian working rights
• Exposure to the full residential development and construction lifecycle
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Opportunity to work on residential and mixed-use projects
• Stable and growing project pipeline