Senior Contracts Administrator – Lead $100M Education Project

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long term career development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator for a North West Sydney project. You will lead the commercial function, collaborate with the client and project team, and deliver cost‑controlled, procurement‑driven outcomes on a major education project in Sydney's North West.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CA/Senior CA in head contractor environments, with strong contract and financial administration skills and a collaborative, self‑motivated

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a CA or Senior CA in head contractor roles.
• Proven ability to manage contracts, cost and procurement on complex projects.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to mentor a Commercial Team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Client and Project Team to ensure project success.
• Mentor and coach the Commercial Team to foster growth and excellence.
• Develop and implement the project procurement strategy.
• Manage project cost management, including Head & Subcontract Variation management.
• Handle Head Contract and Subcontractor Progress claim management.
• Maintain cash flow oversight for both Head and Subcontract agreements.
• Prepare and present comprehensive Monthly Financial reports.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost management

Subcontracting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator for a North West Sydney project. You will lead the commercial function, collaborate with the client and project team, and deliver cost‑controlled, procurement‑driven outcomes on a major education project in Sydney's North West.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CA/Senior CA in head contractor environments, with strong contract and financial administration skills and a collaborative, self‑motivated