Job Description
Contract Administrator – Major NSW Projects NSW | Site Based | Major Construction Projects Be part of something BIG in NSW. n
Paynter Dixon is looking for an experienced
Contract Administrator
to join our team delivering a major construction project in NSW.
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This is an chance to step into a high-profile project environment where your
commercial expertise will have a genuine impact
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Working closely with the Project Manager, Contract Manager and Senior Contract Administrator, you'll play a key role across
procurement, subcontract management, variations, claims, cost control, contractual administration and final account
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If you're ready to take your career to the next level and want to work on a project where
scale, complexity and commercial exposure come together
, this is your opportunity.
The Opportunity n
As Contract Administrator, you'll help protect Paynter Dixon's commercial position throughout the project lifecycle.
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You'll be responsible for:
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Administering head contracts and subcontracts.
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Managing variations, claims and extensions of time.
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Preparing and assessing progress claims and payment schedules.
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Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering and negotiations.
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Monitoring contractual notices and critical
timeframes.Supporting
monthly cost reporting and forecasting.
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Managing retentions, securities, guarantees and insurance requirements.
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Maintaining accurate and defensible contractual records.
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Identifying commercial risks and escalating them early
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Working closely with the project team to understand scope, programme and cost impacts.
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Assisting with final accounts and project close-out.
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Work on a Project That Can Define Your Next Career Move n
Major projects bring
scale, complexity and opportunity
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You'll gain exposure to major procurement packages, commercial negotiations,



contractual claims, variations and project cost management — working alongside an experienced project team across the full project lifecycle.
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This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain paperwork.
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You'll be part of the
commercial engine behind a major NSW construction project
, helping drive outcomes, manage risk and keep the project commercially on track.
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It's an opportunity to build the kind of experience that can become a genuine career milestone.
What You'll Bring n
We're looking for someone who is
commercially switched-on, highly organised and ready to take ownership
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You'll ideally have:
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A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
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2+ years' construction contract administration experience.
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Experience with variations, progress claims and subcontractor payments.
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Knowledge of Australian Standard-form contracts such as AS ****, AS ****, AS ****, GC21 or NEC.
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Understanding of NSW Security of Payment legislation.
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Strong contractual and commercial awareness.
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Advanced Excel skills.
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Experience with systems such as CHEOPS, Procore, Aconex, Procure Pro and Hammertech.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capability.
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Exceptional attention to detail.
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A proactive approach to commercial risk.
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Construction White Card and the right to work in Australia.
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Your Next Big Opportunity Starts Here. n
If you're a
Contract Administrator ready to step into a major NSW project
, this is your chance to work alongside experienced construction professionals, take ownership of key commercial responsibilities and build serious experience on a project of significant scale.
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Join Paynter Dixon.
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Work on something BIG. Build your commercial capability. Take the next step in your career.
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📌 Contract Administrator (Construction) (New South Wales)
🏢 Paynter Dixon
📍 New South Wales