Senior Contract AdministratorNew

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 an established national builder with a strong reputation for delivering complex residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across Australia.

With a growing portfolio of major projects in Sydney, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join the delivery team on a $100m+ high-rise residential development.

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the commercial delivery of a major project, working closely with the Project Manager and wider construction team. You'll have the responsibility to manage key subcontractor packages, oversee project financials and contribute to commercial decisions throughout construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender assessments, negotiations and contract administration across major trade packages.
• Oversee variations, progress claims, payment schedules and subcontractor final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain project 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.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Contract Administrator or an experienced Contract Administrator ready to take the next step.
• Background working with an established head contractor or developer-builder in Australia.
• Previous experience delivering large-scale Class 2 residential, mixed-use or commercial construction projects, ideally valued at $100m+.
• Strong commercial understanding across procurement, subcontract management, cost reporting and contractual risk.
• Confident and articulate, with the ability to build strong relationships, negotiate effectively and manage challenging conversations.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership of decisions and work collaboratively with the wider project team.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a major high-rise residential development in Sydney.
• Join a well-established national builder with a growing portfolio of projects and long-term career opportunities.
• Work alongside an experienced project delivery team, with genuine responsibility for commercial outcomes.
• Competitive remuneration package reflective of experience.

If you're an experienced Contract Administrator looking to take on greater responsibility or a Senior CA seeking a major project with an established builder, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Please note: Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.