Senior Contract Administrator

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is partnering with a leading Sydney construction business to hire a Senior Contract Administrator for a major residential/mixed-use development on the Lower North Shore. You will own major subcontractor packages, lead procurement, manage variations and forecasts, and support the Project Manager to drive commercial performance on site.

The role requires 8+ years of contract administration in construction, Jobpac experience, and a degree in Construction Management or

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ Contract Administration experience within the construction industry.
• Experience on large-scale high-rise or mixed-use projects.
• Jobpac experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of head contracts and subcontract administration.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Own major subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Lead procurement, tender analysis, negotiations and awards.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements.
• Manage variations, progress claims, payment schedules and contract correspondence.
• Prepare detailed monthly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Monitor project expenditure against budget and identify commercial risks.
• Manage contractual obligations and maintain project records.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on overall project commercial performance.
• Mentor junior Contract Administrators where required.
• Manage final accounts and commercial close-out of packages.
• Utilise Jobpac for project cost management, reporting and contract administration.

Skills

Contract Administration

Procurement management

Subcontract administration

Cost control

Forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Construction Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Jobpac

Job description

The Company

A highly regarded, privately owned Sydney construction business with an exceptional track record delivering large scale residential and mixed-use developments.

The Opportunity

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join the commercial team on a major new residential development on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of major subcontractor and supplier packages
• Managing procurement, tender analysis, negotiations and subcontract awards
• Preparing and administering subcontract agreements
• Managing variations, progress claims, payment schedules and contractual correspondence
• Preparing detailed monthly cost reports, forecasts and cash flow projections
• Monitoring project expenditure against budget and identifying commercial risks
• Managing contractual obligations and ensuring appropriate project records are maintained
• Working closely with the Project Manager on overall project commercial performance
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors and the site team to resolve commercial and contractual matters
• Supporting and mentoring junior Contract Administrators where required
• Managing final accounts and commercial close-out of packages
• Utilising Jobpac for project cost management, reporting and contract administration

About You

• 8+ years’ Contract Administration experience within the construction industry
• Extensive experience working on large-scale construction projects
• High-rise residential or major mixed-use experience is highly desirable
• Jobpac experience is essential
• Strong understanding of head contracts and subcontract administration
• Demonstrated experience managing major procurement packages
• Excellent knowledge of variations, claims, forecasting and project cost control
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

In Return

• Up to $230,000 total package including Super, depending on experience
• Join a major Sydney builder with an established reputation in large-scale residential construction
• Work on a significant new residential or mixed-use development
• Highly desirable Lower North Shore location
• Strong pipeline of major projects providing excellent long-term security
• Genuine opportunities for continued career progression

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Mitchell Barker on 0423 927 536.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.