Contracts Administrator | Residential & Apartment Projects SLD is a growing Sydney developer-builder delivering residential and mixed-use projects across NSW. With an established project pipeline, we are looking for an experienced

Contract Administrator

to join our team in Burwood, Sydney.

About the role As a Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual administration of residential construction projects, supporting the Project and Site Managers from procurement and contract award through to project completion.

You will play an important role in procurement, subcontractor management, progress claims, variations, EOTs, cost control, forecasting and contract compliance, helping ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently.

This role would suit an experienced Contract Administrator, Quantity Surveyor or construction commercial skilled with strong Australian construction experience and a sound understanding of project costs and contracts

Key responsibilities

Assist with procurement, tendering and subcontractor selection

Prepare scopes of work, tender packages, quotation comparisons and procurement documentation

Obtain and assess subcontractor and supplier quotations

Assist with subcontract negotiation and contract administration

Prepare and maintain subcontract agreements, purchase orders and contract documentation

Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance against contractual requirements





Monitor project costs against approved budgets

Maintain cost reports, forecasts, commitments and project financial records

Assist with project cost-to-complete and cash flow forecasting

Review subcontractor invoices and progress claims

About you

3–5 years' experience as a Contract Administrator within the Australian construction industry

Experience in residential construction, apartment or mixed-use projects is highly regarded

Strong understanding of construction contracts and subcontract administration

Practical experience with procurement, tendering and subcontractor management

Experience managing progress claims, variations, EOTs and commercial correspondence

Strong understanding of project cost control, budgets, commitments and forecasting

Knowledge of the Security of Payment framework and construction payment processes

Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Engineering, Property or a related discipline

Full Australian working rights

Exposure to the full residential development and construction lifecycle

Competitive salary package based on experience

Opportunity to work on residential and mixed-use projects

Stable and growing project pipeline

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📌 Contracts Administrator | Residential & Apartment Projects (Burwood)
🏢 SLD Building Construction
📍 Burwood