Senior Contracts Administrator – High-Rise & Mixed-Use
Join a major Sydney development delivering $200+ million-plus in residential and commercial value
Genuine package ownership, direct exposure to senior commercial leadership
Established Tier 1/2 builder with a strong pipeline of secured projects
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a defined commercial package on a major high-rise development in Sydney.
You will join a well-resourced commercial team and take direct responsibility for your package from subcontract award through to final account, working alongside an experienced Commercial Manager rather than being left to figure things out.
Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will have accountability for the commercial performance of your trade packages, including claims, variations, cost reporting and subcontractor management.
The position offers genuine ownership and autonomy, supported by an experienced senior team and an established builder with a strong pipeline of high-density residential and mixed-use projects across Sydney.
The Project
The development is a large-scale high-rise building incorporating a substantial residential component and associated commercial space, with a total contract value exceeding $200 million.
It is a high-profile project requiring strong commercial discipline across procurement, subcontract administration, cost control and stakeholder management.
As Senior Contracts Administrator, you will play a central role in managing the commercial performance of your packages and protecting the project's financial position throughout delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Manage subcontract administration for an allocated package of trades
Prepare and assess progress claims, variations and extensions of time
Draft,



negotiate and administer subcontract agreements
Monitor budgets, cash flow, cost reporting and forecasting using Jobpac
Support procurement and ensure trade packages are awarded in line with program
Liaise with the Commercial Manager, Project Director and site team on commercial matters
Identify and manage commercial and contractual risk across your packages
Oversee subcontractor performance and maintain accountability
Contribute to final account close-out and project commercial reporting
A proven track record managing subcontract packages on major projects
Robust understanding of contract administration, claims and variations
Demonstrated commercial and cost management capabilities
Experience managing subcontractors, consultants and internal project teams
Preferred Experience
A background working with a comparable Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
Jobpac experience highly regarded
About the Business
The builder is an established Tier 1/2 contractor with a strong reputation in the delivery of high-density residential and mixed‐use developments.
The business has a healthy pipeline of secured work across Sydney and provides its commercial staff with genuine autonomy, direct access to senior leadership and realistic package loads.
The company maintains a practical and commercially focused management structure, giving experienced Contracts Administrators the support they need without unnecessary layers of reporting or approval.
Why Consider This Role?
This is a chance to take ownership of a substantial commercial package on a major project and build a long‐term career with a builder that has genuine pipeline beyond this development.
You will have real accountability, direct exposure to senior commercial leadership, and the support of an established team.
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📌 Senior Contract Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Davies Ross Consulting
📍 New South Wales