Senior Contract Administrator - Major Sydney Masterplan

Linktal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Strong project portfolio

Job summary

Linktal Recruitment is assisting a national developer-builder in Sydney to recruit a Senior Contract Administrator. You will manage subcontract administration, procurement, variations, and cost control on a multi‑billion-dollar master-planned development.

The role requires degree-level qualifications in Construction Management, QS or Engineering and extensive Australian experience with large-scale packages. You will mentor juniors and work closely with project leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related.
• Extensive Australian construction contract administration experience.
• Experience with Tier 1/upper Tier 2 builders or developer-builders is valued.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex packages independently.
• Strong subcontract procurement, cost reporting and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full subcontract administration including prep, reviews, negotiations and execution.
• Coordinate procurement: tender docs, trade letting, evaluations and appointments.
• Administer variations, progress claims, payment schedules and extensions of time.
• Review subcontractor claims for contract compliance.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, costs and forecasts with regular reporting.
• Identify contractual and financial risks and minimise cost exposure.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Project/Construction Managers to resolve commercial issues.
• Maintain procurement schedules, contract registers and variation logs.
• Mentor Contract Administrators and junior team members.

Job description

Linktal Recruitment is assisting a national developer-builder in Sydney to recruit a Senior Contract Administrator. You will manage subcontract administration, procurement, variations, and cost control on a multi‑billion-dollar master-planned development.

The role requires degree-level qualifications in Construction Management, QS or Engineering and extensive Australian experience with large-scale packages. You will mentor juniors and work closely with project leadership.