Contracts Manager

Buildcorp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Paid leave

Referral bonuses

Counselling services

Buildcorp Foundation

Rugby tickets

Job summary

Buildcorp in Sydney is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead commercial management on complex construction projects. You will develop procurement strategies, manage contract and financial risk, and oversee change control to protect the project’s commercial outcome.

You''ll work with subcontractors and clients, assess risks, and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders, ensuring engaged stakeholders and strong financial results.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator on complex construction/fit-out projects.
• Strong ability to manage commercial aspects, procurement, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated track record in delivering projects on time, within budget, and with commercial risk control.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, or quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement strategies and breakdowns for works packages.
• Drive review processes to award packages within timeframes and budgets.
• Manage contract, commercial, and financial risks with accurate forecasting of costs and revenue.
• Lead identification and quantification of head contract changes and client negotiations.
• Ensure market coverage via networks of subcontractors and consultants to meet scope and financial goals.
• Assess risks and implement controls; escalate actual or potential risks.
• Provide strategic advice on complex contractual issues to leaders and project teams.
• Foster active stakeholder engagement and strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the community.

Skills

Senior Contracts Administrator

Construction contracts management

Commercial experience

Construction management/engineering/QS

Education

Construction management degree

Engineering degree

Quantity surveying

Job description

About Us

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.

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Sydney
Job Category: Construction

About Us

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.

When you join Buildcorp, you step into a supportive, high-performing team environment where your leadership makes a real impact. Alongside a positive culture, you’ll enjoy:

• Tailored career development to support your growth as a leader
• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing.
• Drive the review process to ensure the award of packages within the required time frame and budget.
• Ensure strong contract, commercial and financial risk management through accurate forecasting of costs and revenue, taking corrective action in line with business processes and ensuring a successful commercial outcome for the project.
• Lead identification and quantification of Head Contract scope changes and all client negotiations.
• Ensure market coverage through utilising networks of subcontractors and consultants to ensure that the price received will meet the scope and requirements and support a strong financial outcome.
• Assess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery of the project and identify and implement controls, escalating actual or potential risks.
• Provide strategic advice on complex contractual issues to senior leaders and project teams.
• Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged and that beneficial relationships between the project and the client, subcontractors, community, and other external parties are developed and maintained.

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

• We'd welcome strong Senior Contracts Administrators to apply
• Significant experience in construction/fit-out contracts management
• Demonstrated successful experience in a commercial role on complex construction projects.
• Qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.

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.