Data Centre Contract Admin (Senior Path)

Gough Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment supports a leading contractor in Sydney seeking a Contract Administrator for data centre builds. You’ll manage the contractual and commercial aspects, protect entitlements, and align subcontractors with clients to keep programmes on track.

This fast-paced role offers a clear path toward Senior Contract Administrator or Contracts Manager within a mission-critical portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of contract administration experience in commercial construction or fitout.
• Working knowledge of Australian standard contracts (AS 4000, AS 4902) and bespoke client contracts.
• Solid understanding of Security of Payment and the claims process.
• Clear, confident written communication.
• Organised, detail-focused and calm under pressure.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Administering head contracts and subcontracts, including notices, time bars, correspondence and records
• Preparing and managing variations, extension of time claims and delay notices with supporting evidence
• Processing payment claims and schedules under the NSW Security of Payment Act
• Issuing subcontract documents and purchase orders, and tracking insurances, guarantees and retentions
• Supporting cost reporting, forecasting and monthly project reporting
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, designers, subcontractors and clients
• Flagging contractual risk early and supporting practical completion, defects and final account close-out

Skills

Contract administration

Contract law knowledge

Payment claims knowledge

Written communication

Organisation

Right to work

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction/QS/law/commerce

Job description

Gough Recruitment supports a leading contractor in Sydney seeking a Contract Administrator for data centre builds. You’ll manage the contractual and commercial aspects, protect entitlements, and align subcontractors with clients to keep programmes on track.

This fast-paced role offers a clear path toward Senior Contract Administrator or Contracts Manager within a mission-critical portfolio.