Senior Contract Admin

Gough Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gough Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join a respected builder delivering complex mixed-use, high-rise residential and commercial developments across Sydney. You will drive commercial outcomes from procurement through to project completion, collaborating with Project Managers and site teams.

In this senior role, you will lead subcontractor procurement, manage contract administration, monitor budgets and cost reporting, and mitigate commercial risk to ensure

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Contract Administration experience in Australian construction.
• Experience delivering Tier 1 or Tier 2 residential, mixed-use, or high-rise tower projects.
• Experience with projects valued between $100M and $300M+.
• Strong procurement, cost planning and commercial management knowledge.
• Experience managing large subcontract packages and complex stakeholders.
• Excellent contractual, financial and negotiation skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender evaluation and contract negotiations
• Manage subcontract agreements and contract administration processes
• Assess and manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting
• Administer head contract obligations and mitigate commercial risk
• Prepare monthly financial reports and cashflow forecasts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Support projects through to practical completion and final account

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Cost planning

Negotiation

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction management / related degree

Job description

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join a highly respected builder delivering complex mixed-use, high-rise residential and commercial developments across Sydney.

Senior Contract Administrator

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join a highly respected builder delivering complex mixed-use, high-rise residential and commercial developments across Sydney.

With a strong pipeline of landmark projects secured, this role will see you working on major developments, partnering closely with Project Managers and site teams to drive commercial outcomes from procurement through to project completion.

The Role

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will play a critical role in the commercial management of large-scale construction projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor procurement, tender evaluation and contract negotiations
• Manage subcontract agreements and contract administration processes
• Assess and manage variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and cost reporting
• Administer head contract obligations and mitigate commercial risk
• Prepare monthly financial reports and cashflow forecasts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Support projects through to practical completion and final account

About You

To be successful, you will ideally possess:

• 8+ years' experience in Contract Administration within the Australian construction market
• Proven experience delivering Tier 1 or Tier 2 residential, mixed-use or high-rise tower projects
• Exposure to projects valued between $100M and $300M+
• Strong understanding of procurement, cost planning and commercial management
• Experience managing large subcontract packages and complex project stakeholders
• Excellent contractual, financial and negotiation skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

What's On Offer

• Work on flagship mixed-use and residential tower developments
• Join a builder with a strong reputation for quality and repeat business
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and high-performing project teams
• Attractive salary package commensurate with experience

will be highly regarded, particularly those with experience on large-scale residential towers, mixed-use precincts, build-to-rent, and podium-style developments.