Senior Contract Administrator and Contract Administrator

Design & Build Recruitment; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment in North Sydney is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join a team delivering metro station development projects. The role offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure and broad commercial responsibilities.

You will manage head contracts, subcontracts, variations, and EOTs, while coordinating with delivery teams and suppliers to keep commercial risks in check. Autonomy and strong stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator within construction, infrastructure or engineering.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, claims, variations and commercial risk management.
• Experience managing head contracts and/or downstream subcontractor packages.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of head contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreements.
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations, claims, extensions of time (EOTs) and progress payments.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices and commercial documentation.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, variations and commercial risks.
• Support procurement, subcontract negotiations and final account settlements.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve contractual matters.

Job description

Senior Contract Administrator and Contract Administrator

Design & Build Recruitment - North Sydney NSW

Opportunity to work on the largest project in Sydney right now, with a challenging project to add to your resume.
Bullet Points

• Opportunities available at every level, career growth guaranteed
• Working locations out west or in North Sydney

We are seeking Contracts Administrators and Senior Contracts Administrators to join a team delivering metro station development projects.

With opportunities across both upstream and downstream contracts, this is an excellent opportunity for commercial professionals looking to contribute to a major project within a collaborative project team.

Depending on experience, you will be responsible for the administration and commercial management of head contracts, subcontractor packages and supplier agreements, working closely with project delivery and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the administration of head contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreements.
• Prepare, assess and negotiate variations, claims, extensions of time (EOTs) and progress payments.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices and commercial documentation.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, variations and commercial risks.
• Support procurement, subcontract negotiations and final account settlements.
• Liaise with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers to resolve contractual matters.
• Maintain accurate commercial registers, reporting and contract records.
• Provide commercial advice and support to the wider project team.

About You

• Previous experience in a Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator role within construction, infrastructure or engineering.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, claims, variations and commercial risk management.
• Experience managing head contracts and/or downstream subcontractor packages.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.

If you are an experienced Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator looking to join a major project, we would welcome your application. Opportunities are available at both levels, with responsibilities tailored to your experience.