Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.

SHAPE Sydney is our largest team and national head office, with more than 180 professionals delivering construction excellence across Australia's most dynamic market. With more than 36 years of experience as an ASX-listed business, we’re recognised for our fitout and refurbishment expertise while continuing to expand our capability across design and construction, modular delivery, façade remediation and complex new build projects.

As a Senior Contracts Administrator in our Sydney team, you’ll lead a commercial Data Center project, helping manage contract risk, protect profitability and keep projects financially on track.

Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and project teams, you’ll provide clear contract guidance, support smart commercial decisions and build strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact across complex, interesting projects, backed by SHAPE’s experienced leaders, strong systems and collaborative team environment.

Key responsibilities:

- Review head contracts and identify commercial risk early
- Prepare clear tender analysis, including scope, exclusions and key commercial considerations
- Manage subcontracts, purchase orders, progress claims and variations
- Drive accurate cost reporting, forecasting and financial control
- Process invoices and client claims in line with contract requirements
- Identify risks, opportunities and profit improvement strategies
- Maintain compliance across contracts, claims, payments and trade letting
- Keep project data accurate in SHAPE systems, including JOBPAC and Procore

What you’ll bring:

You’ll bring strong commercial acumen, attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing contract risk. You’ll be confident working with a range of stakeholders and able to balance governance,



fairness and practical commercial outcomes.

Including:

- A trade qualification or tertiary building, industry or management qualification, plus a current Construction Industry Card
- 5+ years' experience in the building industry, ideally across commercial construction, fitout and refurbishment projects valued at $5m+
- Strong experience in contract letting, negotiation, head contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders
- Solid understanding of contracting risks, project methodology, cost reporting, programming and financial management
- Confidence interpreting specifications and drawings for accuracy, scope and buildability
- Strong capability across MS Office, JOBPAC, Procore and project delivery systems
- Solid communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with project teams, subcontractors and external stakeholders
- A genuine commitment to safety, quality and SHAPE’s EHSQ principles

Why SHAPE is a great place to work

- A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review
- 5 additional paid leave days every year
- Personalised career development to fast-track your growth with regular check-ins
- An 'Individual Flexibility Plan' to match your work/life needs
- Market-competitive salary and profit-share potential (up to 15% of your salary)
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities, annual flu vaccinations, and discounted health insurance
- Personalised parental leave benefits for your growing family




- Regular social events to connect with your colleagues, subcontractors, and clients

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SHAPE is an ASX-listed national fitout and construction services specialist with over 650 people nationally. For 35+ years, we’ve been shaping spaces with people in mind – transforming workplaces, hotels, schools, hospitals, airports, defence bases, and more. Whether it’s facilities maintenance, multi-million-dollar fitouts, or large-scale new builds, we bring the same commitment to safety, quality, and relationships to every project.

For us, success starts from within. We know that fostering an award-winning culture of diversity, career development, health, and well‑being is what ultimately supports our people to thrive – so they can create inspiring spaces that leave a lasting impact.

SHAPE is an ASX-listed national fitout and construction services specialist with over 650 people nationally. For 35+ years, we’ve been shaping spaces with people in mind – transforming workplaces, hotels, schools, hospitals, airports, defence bases, and more. Whether it’s facilities maintenance, multi-million-dollar fitouts, or large-scale new builds, we bring the same commitment to safety, quality, and relationships to every project.

For us, success starts from within. We know that fostering an award-winning culture of diversity, career development, health, and well-being is what ultimately supports our people to thrive – so they can create inspiring spaces that leave a lasting impact.

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