Job Description
Contract Administrator | Commercial Construction | Sydney, NSW
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Saha Projects is looking for a capable and commercially minded Contract Administrator to join our growing team in Sydney.
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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.
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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.
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The Role
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Preparing and issuing subcontractor and supplier packages
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Reviewing, levelling and negotiating subcontractor quotations
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Preparing subcontract agreements and purchase orders
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Managing project budgets, commitments and cost reporting
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Preparing and assessing progress claims
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Managing variations from identification through to approval
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Maintaining variation, procurement and commercial registers
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Supporting monthly cost forecasting and margin reporting
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Managing RFIs, consultant correspondence and project documentation
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Assisting with contractual notices, EOTs and delay documentation
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Monitoring subcontractor compliance, insurances and project documentation
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Supporting project handover, final accounts, retentions and closeout
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Working closely with the site team to identify commercial risks before they become problems
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is organised,



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