High-End Residential Contracts Administrator

Bellevarde Constructions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevarde Constructions is hiring a Contracts Administrator to join our Sydney team on a permanent, full-time basis. This site-based role focuses on delivering architecturally significant homes across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs with project values between $5M-$20M.

You will manage from pre-construction to handover, handle tenders, subcontract procurement, cost reporting and on-site support, ensuring exceptional quality and adherence to WHS and QA processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in Contract Administration within the construction industry.
• Experience in high-end residential construction (preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen and cost management capability.
• Experience drafting scopes of work and managing subcontractor procurement.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of English proficiency.
• Proficiency in documentation and construction detailing.
• A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused mindset.
• Availability to work while site is operational (Monday-Saturday, as required).

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to handover, including defect liability and ongoing maintenance.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, call and assess tenders, negotiate and award subcontract packages.
• Administer subcontract agreements in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain accurate cost control, including variation management and detailed cost reporting to clients.
• Prepare and administer progress claims.
• Assist with estimating and procurement activities.
• Resolve construction detailing issues in collaboration with site teams and consultants.
• Maintain document control systems and project records.
• Support WHS compliance, quality assurance processes, and risk management.
• Provide on-site support to the Construction Manager and Site Manager as required.

Skills

Contract Administration

High-end Residential

Cost Management

Scopes of Work

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Documentation

Site Availability

Education

Construction Management Degree

Job description

High-End Residential Contracts Administrator

Since 1980, the Bellevarde team have built arguably the finest architectural homes in Australia. The company is owned and operated by a team of highly experienced builders and managers who are committed to innovation and quality in construction.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Sydney team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a site-based role, with projects typically located across Sydney's Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs. You will be dedicated to delivering architectural homes valued between $5M-$20M, where quality and detail are above all else.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to handover, including defect liability, and ongoing maintenance.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work, call and assess tenders, negotiate and award subcontract packages.
• Administer subcontract agreements in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain accurate cost control, including variation management and detailed cost reporting to clients.
• Prepare and administer progress claims.
• Assist with estimating and procurement activities.
• Resolve construction detailing issues in collaboration with site teams and consultants.
• Maintain document control systems and project records.
• Support WHS compliance, quality assurance processes, and risk management.
• Provide on-site support to the Construction Manager and Site Manager as required.

Skills and Experience

• This is a site-based role, a desire to learn, understand and execute building is essential. Successful applicants will demonstrate:
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Contract Administration within the construction industry.
• Experience in high-end residential construction (preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen and cost management capability.
• Experience drafting scopes of work and managing subcontractor procurement.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of English proficiency.
• Proficiency in documentation and construction detailing.
• A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused mindset
• Availability to work while site is operational (Monday-Saturday, as required)

Requirements

• Current White Card
• Valid Australian driver's licence and own vehicle
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Building, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or a related discipline (preferred)
• Travel between Sydney project locations may be required.

This is an opportunity to work on architecturally significant projects within a respected and established building team. Supported by experienced leadership, the role offers genuine long-term career progression and exposure to some of Sydney's most prestigious and technically challenging residential builds.

Please note: Remuneration is negotiated based in experience and capability and only suitable candidates will be contacted.