Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction | Sydney, NSW
Saha Projects is looking for a capable and commercially minded
Contract Administrator
to join our growing team in Sydney.
We are a boutique commercial construction company delivering fitout, refurbishment and construction projects across Sydney, with a strong focus on quality, practical problem-solving and building long-term relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
This role would suit someone who enjoys being close to the project, understands the commercial detail, and wants greater responsibility across the full project lifecycle.
The Role
Working closely with our Director, Project Manager and Site Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial administration of our projects from procurement through to final account.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and issuing subcontractor and supplier packages
Reviewing, levelling and negotiating subcontractor quotations
Preparing subcontract agreements and purchase orders
Managing project budgets, commitments and cost reporting
Preparing and assessing progress claims
Managing variations from identification through to approval
Maintaining variation, procurement and commercial registers
Supporting monthly cost forecasting and margin reporting
Managing RFIs, consultant correspondence and project documentation
Assisting with contractual notices, EOTs and delay documentation
Monitoring subcontractor compliance, insurances and project documentation
Supporting project handover, final accounts, retentions and closeout
Working closely with the site team to identify commercial risks before they become problems
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised,



commercially aware and comfortable taking ownership.
Ideally, you will have:
3+ years of Contract Administration experience within Australian commercial construction
A qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline
Experience working on commercial fitout, refurbishment or construction projects
Robust understanding of subcontractor procurement and trade packages
Experience with progress claims, variations and cost reporting
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
A practical and solutions-focused approach
The confidence to communicate with subcontractors, consultants and clients
Experience with projects valued up tp
$10 million
would be highly regarded.
Why Saha Projects?
This is not a role where you will be buried inside a large commercial team working on one small part of a project.
You will have direct exposure to the entire commercial and delivery process and work closely with the people making the decisions.
You will have the opportunity to:
Work directly with the company Director
Take genuine ownership of projects
Develop your commercial and project management capability
Work across a variety of commercial construction projects
Help improve the systems and processes of a growing construction business
Progress into greater project and commercial responsibility as the business grows
We value people who are reliable, accountable and willing to get involved.
If you are looking for an opportunity where your contribution will have a real impact on the projects and the business, we would like to hear from you.
Position:
Contract Administrator
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📌 Contract Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Saha Projects
📍 New South Wales