Senior Contract Administrator

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

Job summary

Capstone is partnering with a private developer builder to appoint a Senior Contract Administrator to lead commercial management on landmark Sydney projects. You’ll drive end-to-end contract administration, subcontract procurement, cost forecasting, and risk management across large residential and mixed-use developments.

You will collaborate with development, construction and delivery teams, ensuring value delivery and MMC alignment.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years experience in contract administration on major residential, mixed-use or commercial projects.
• Experience with head contracts and subcontract management.
• Exposure to developer builder or Tier 1/2 contractors is preferred.
• Genuine interest and passion in MMC and modern methods of construction.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end contract administration across large-scale projects.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Head contract and subcontract negotiations.
• Variations, claims, and risk management.

Skills

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Capstone are partnering with a privately owned developer builder redefining urban living across Sydney.

With a $2bn+ pipeline of mixed-use, BTR, and residential developments, they are at the forefront of MMC style builds, delivering high-quality, community focused projects from concept through to completion.

Due to continued project growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their high-performing delivery team.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a fully integrated developer / builder working across landmark projects in the Living Sector, including BTR and large scale mixed-use developments.

You will play a key role in the commercial management of major projects, working closely with development, construction, and delivery teams across the full lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• End to end contract administration across large-scale projects
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages
• Cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Head contract and subcontract negotiations
• Variations, claims, and risk management
• Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial outcomes are achieved
• Driving value engineering and cost efficiencies

About You

• 6-10+ years experience as a Contract Administrator / Senior CA
• Experience on major residential, mixed-use, or commercial projects
• Exposure to developer builder or Tier 1/2 contractors
• Genuine interest and passion in MMC
• Strong knowledge of head contracts and subcontract management
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, high-growth environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Why Apply

• Work with a forward thinking developer leading innovation in MMC
• Exposure to landmark Sydney projects across BTR, co-living, and residential sectors
• Fully integrated model, design through to delivery
• Strong pipeline with long term career progression
• Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and delivery