Design & Build Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW
An established Sydney construction business delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, industrial, and hospitality sectors.
The business takes a selective approach to its project pipeline, allowing senior management to remain closely involved in each build and ensuring project teams have the resources and support required to deliver successfully.
With a strong emphasis on quality, collaboration and long-term relationships, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contract Administrator to join their growing Sydney team.
The Opportunity
An opportunity exists for a Contract Administrator to join an experienced project team and take responsibility for a broad range of commercial and contractual activities.
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you'll be involved across procurement, subcontract administration, cost management and project reporting.
This is an opportunity to gain genuine ownership of your packages rather than being siloed into a narrow role, while working directly with experienced construction professionals who can support your continued development.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing procurement and letting of subcontractor and supplier packages
Preparing scopes of work, tender comparisons and recommendations
Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements
Managing subcontractor variations, progress claims and payment schedules
Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts
Assisting with monthly cost reporting and commercial reviews
Managing contractual correspondence and maintaining accurate project records
Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes for commercial and contractual issues
Identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities
Liaising closely with subcontractors, consultants and the site team




Managing package close-out and final accounts
Supporting the Project Manager with the overall commercial performance of the project
The Company
An established Sydney construction business delivering high-quality projects across the residential, commercial, industrial, and hospitality sectors.
The business takes a selective approach to its project pipeline, allowing senior management to remain closely involved in each build and ensuring project teams have the resources and support required to deliver successfully.
With a strong emphasis on quality, collaboration and long-term relationships, they are looking to appoint an experienced Contract Administrator to join their growing Sydney team.
The Opportunity
An opportunity exists for a Contract Administrator to join an experienced project team and take responsibility for a broad range of commercial and contractual activities.
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you'll be involved across procurement, subcontract administration, cost management and project reporting.
This is an opportunity to gain genuine ownership of your packages rather than being siloed into a narrow role, while working directly with experienced construction professionals who can support your continued development.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing procurement and letting of subcontractor and supplier packages
Preparing scopes of work, tender comparisons and recommendations




Negotiating and administering subcontract agreements
Managing subcontractor variations, progress claims and payment schedules
Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts
Assisting with monthly cost reporting and commercial reviews
Managing contractual correspondence and maintaining accurate project records
Reviewing drawings, specifications and scopes for commercial and contractual issues
Identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities
Liaising closely with subcontractors, consultants and the site team
Managing package close-out and final accounts
Supporting the Project Manager with the overall commercial performance of the project
About You
Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Proven experience as a Contract Administrator with an Australian construction company
Strong understanding of procurement and subcontract administration
Experience managing variations, progress claims and project cost reporting
Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
Confident negotiating and communicating with subcontractors
Robust organisational and time-management skills
Able to work collaboratively with both commercial and site-based teams
In Return
Salary up to $160,000 + Super, depending on experience
Join an established and growing Sydney construction business
Exposure to a diverse range of high-quality construction projects
Genuine ownership of procurement and commercial packages
Direct access to experienced Project Managers and senior management
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Diverse and sustainable project pipeline
Genuine progression opportunities towards Senior Contract Administrator and Commercial Manager
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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📌 Contract Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Sydney