Senior Contracts Administrator Into Contracts Manager

Buildability Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildability Group, a leading Sydney builder, is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator who will step into a Contracts Manager role on exciting NSW projects. You will liaise with Project Managers, negotiate subcontractor agreements, and manage variations while ensuring budget control.

Ideal candidates will have tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, strong contracts knowledge, and a proactive, detail‑driven approach to delivering high‑quality commercial outcomes on a variety of

Qualifications

• Experience with contracts administration within construction projects.
• Proven negotiation and cost management skills.
• Broad construction and commercial understanding.
• High attention to detail.
• A positive and driven personality.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with Project Managers to ensure all contracts are in line with agreements.
• Negotiate and review subcontractor agreements.
• Liaise with builders and sub-contractors.
• Ensure all processes are streamlined and efficient.
• Assist in management and tracking of project expenditure against budget.
• Prepare and manage variations.
• Building a close relationship with site supervisors/foreman's and the suppliers.

Skills

Contracts administration

Negotiation

Cost management

Attention to detail

Commercial understanding

Positive attitude

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator Into Contracts Manager

Leading Sydney builder successfully delivering projects across all sectors of construction in NSW for many decades. They have an exceptional reputation in the market, delivering exciting and challenging projects. With an excellent staff retention rate, this speaks volumes about the company culture. This organisation offers an SCA the opportunity to step into a Contracts Manager role, working on exciting and challenging projects alongside some of the best people in the industry.

Key responsibilities would include:

• Liaising with Project Managers to ensure all contracts are in line with agreements
• Negotiate and review subcontractor agreements
• Liaise with builders and sub-contractors
• Ensure all processes are streamlined and efficient
• Assist in management and tracking of project expenditure against budget
• Prepare and manage variations
• Building a close relationship with the site supervisors/foreman's and the suppliers

Key Requirements

• Tertiary Qualifications in Construction Management
• Display a good knowledge of contracts administration
• Proven negotiation and cost management skills
• High attention to detail
• A positive and driven personality
• Broad construction and commercial understanding

WHAT'S ON OFFER

A highly competitive salary package, Contracts Manager opportunities with a variety of diverse projects, great team oriented environment.