Contracts Administrator - Residential Construction

HIR Talent Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HIR Talent Pty is partnering with an established builder-developer to appoint an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the delivery of high-quality residential projects across Sydney. You will manage day-to-day commercial and contractual administration, oversee subcontractor procurement, variations and progress claims, and provide cost reporting to support successful project delivery.

This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, stakeholder communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator in builder-developer or construction contractor environment.
• Experience on residential or mixed-use apartment projects.
• A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Experience managing variations, progress claims, subcontractor payments and cost reporting.
• Proficiency in construction management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of contracts from procurement through to project completion.
• Prepare, review and administer subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement, tendering, scope reviews and trade letting.
• Review and assess subcontractor progress claims, payment schedules and variations.
• Prepare and manage progress claims, variations and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments and forecast expenditure.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual discrepancies and potential cost variations.
• Maintain contract registers, variation logs, procurement schedules and project documentation.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Assist with monthly cost reports and project financial forecasts.
• Manage contractual notices, extensions of time and delay-related documentation.
• Support resolution of subcontractor disputes and commercial issues.
• Assist with practical completion, defects management, final accounts and close-out.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Commercial acuity

Attention to detail

Education

Construction degree

Tools

Construction software

Job description

HIR Talent Pty is partnering with an established builder-developer to appoint an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the delivery of high-quality residential projects across Sydney. You will manage day-to-day commercial and contractual administration, oversee subcontractor procurement, variations and progress claims, and provide cost reporting to support successful project delivery.

This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, stakeholder communication, and the ability to