Senior Contract Administrator - Major Sydney High-Rise

Talent Web Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Major project exposure

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TalentWeb is partnering with a national builder to appoint an experienced Senior Contract Administrator on a $100m+ high-rise residential development in Sydney. You will manage major subcontractor packages, oversee procurement, variations and cost reporting, and work closely with the Project Manager and site team to drive commercial outcomes.

This role offers leadership of the commercial delivery, mentoring junior team members and shaping risk management across procurement and contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Administrator or advanced Contract Administrator.
• Background with an established head contractor or developer-builder in Australia.
• Experience delivering large-scale Class 2 residential, mixed-use or commercial construction projects valued at $100m+.
• Strong commercial understanding across procurement, subcontract management, cost reporting and contractual risk.
• Confident, articulate and able to negotiate with stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with ownership of decisions and collaboration with the project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender assessments, negotiations and contract administration for major packages.
• Oversee variations, progress claims, payment schedules and subcontractor final accounts.
• Prepare budgets, cost reports, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual obligations and potential claims throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and site team to manage project costs, procurement priorities and commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to junior team members, encouraging accountability and consistent standards.

Skills

Senior CA experience

Contract administration

Procurement management

Negotiation

Job description

TalentWeb is partnering with a national builder to appoint an experienced Senior Contract Administrator on a $100m+ high-rise residential development in Sydney. You will manage major subcontractor packages, oversee procurement, variations and cost reporting, and work closely with the Project Manager and site team to drive commercial outcomes.

This role offers leadership of the commercial delivery, mentoring junior team members and shaping risk management across procurement and contracts.