About Us

CC Pines is an Australian‑owned, family‑founded construction company with a 45‑year legacy of delivering complex, high‑risk projects— from embassy builds in Morocco to defence infrastructure across the Pacific— without any reportable safety incidents. We specialise in both commercial and government projects and partner with high‑profile clients such as the Australian Department of Defence, DFAT, and the US Department of Defence. Our values — humble, hungry and smart — drive our success and foster a team of forward‑thinking professionals.

Why Join Us

Work with a talented team on innovative projects across Australia and globally. We offer flexible working options, a strong focus on work‑life balance, competitive compensation, a range of benefits, career growth opportunities through continuous learning, and an inclusive, supportive work setting.

Why This Role

- Based in Sydney with exposure to Darwin ‑ keep your routine while gaining genuine territory project experience and defence‑linked work.
- Real ownership ‑ independently manage procurement, variations, claims and forecasting across your own work packages.
- Clear career path ‑ structure to progress from P3 to P4.
- Mentorship built in ‑ collaborate with senior commercial leadership and guide junior CAs as you advance.
- Travel and support handled ‑ flights, accommodation and logistics for site visits are organised and covered.
- Career runway ‑ Darwin’s defence and infrastructure pipeline is booming, positioning you in the middle of it.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Reviewing and preparing subcontracts in line with head‑contract terms and client requirements.




- Coordinating subcontractor engagement, tender analysis and onboarding.
- Administering variations, claims and extensions of time, and keeping commercial records fully traceable.
- Maintaining cost forecasts and budgets alongside the Project Manager.
- Preparing upstream notices, claims and subcontractor correspondence.
- Maintaining contract registers, insurances and compliance documentation, audit‑ready at all times.
- Coordinating close‑out documentation, including as‑constructed drawings, warranties and O&M; manuals.
- Contributing to monthly progress claims and commercial reporting.
- Supporting and mentoring junior Contract Administrators as you step up toward P4.

Skills and Experience

- A degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3–6 years of contract administration experience on commercial, infrastructure or government projects.
- Working knowledge of AS 4000, AS 2124, GC21 and subcontract administration processes.
- Proven experience in procurement, subcontract negotiation, cost tracking and claims management.
- Actively pursuing or recently completed CAPM® certification (PMI) is a plus.
- Proficiency in Jobpac, Procore, Aconex and Excel.
- The ability to independently manage multiple trade packages and keep project outcomes on track.
- Willingness to travel to Darwin for site visits as required.

Ready to Take Ownership and Take Off?

If you want a role where you’ll genuinely run your own work packages, build toward a P4 promotion and add a standout territory project to your career, we'd love to hear from you.

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📌 Contracts Administrator (City of Sydney)
🏢 CC Pines
📍 City of Sydney