Contracts Administrator - Residential & Mixed-Use 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

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.