Senior Contracts Manager – High-Rise & Mixed-Use Developments

Amida Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead the commercial and contractual delivery of a large-scale high-rise residential and mixed-use development. The role collaborates closely with the Project Manager and senior leadership to manage subcontractors, cost planning, contract administration and reporting, while mentoring junior team members.

Ideal applicants have 5–15+ years' experience in contracts administration within large-scale residential or commercial builds,

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-15+ years' experience in a Contracts Administrator, Senior Contracts Administrator or Contracts Manager role.
• Strong experience delivering large-scale residential and/or mixed-use projects, or new build commercial projects.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contract administration skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Commercial Management: end-to-end subcontractor procurement, tender assessments and contract negotiations.
• Preparing, administering and managing subcontract agreements.
• Managing progress claims, variations, extensions of time and final accounts.
• Maintaining accurate cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and risk mitigation across all project stages.
• Coordinating with Project Managers to ensure commercial alignment with construction programs.
• Mentoring Assistant and Cadet Contracts Administrators.
• Coordinating with site teams, consultants and external stakeholders.
• Preparing detailed commercial reports for senior management.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Tendering

Contract negotiations

Cost planning

Commercial reporting

Contract administration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Construction Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CostX

Procore

Job description

Amida Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead the commercial and contractual delivery of a large-scale high-rise residential and mixed-use development. The role collaborates closely with the Project Manager and senior leadership to manage subcontractors, cost planning, contract administration and reporting, while mentoring junior team members.

Ideal applicants have 5–15+ years' experience in contracts administration within large-scale residential or commercial builds,