Project Administrator in Sydney

Location: South Hurstville, NSW | Projects Across Sydney

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 + superannuation

Employment Type: Full-time

Our client is a well-established residential builder delivering high-quality projects across Sydney. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Project Administrator to join their team at their South Hurstville head office. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive construction professional looking to build on their experience within residential construction. The successful candidate will have exposure to contracts administration, procurement, project coordination or construction administration and be keen to develop their career further.

The Role

Working closely with the Project Management and Construction teams, you will provide administrative, procurement and contracts support across multiple residential projects from the head office. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support across residential construction projects
• Managing project documentation, reporting and maintaining accurate project records
• Assisting with procurement, including supplier and subcontractor coordination
• Preparing purchase orders, invoices and documentation
• Managing subcontractor and supplier communications
• Obtaining and comparing supplier/subcontractor quotes
• Maintaining project registers, schedules and tracking spreadsheets
• Assisting with variations, progress claims and project correspondence
• Coordinating documentation between the office, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams
• Following up outstanding documentation and ensuring project deadlines are met
• Supporting the contracts administration function across active projects
• Providing general project coordination and administrative support as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and eager to develop their career within residential construction. Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in construction administration, project administration, contracts administration or procurement
• Exposure to the residential construction industry highly regarded
• An understanding of construction processes, subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office/Excel
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong stakeholder management and follow-up skills

What's on Offer

• $70,000 – $90,000 + super, depending on experience
• Join a growing residential builder with projects across Sydney
• Opportunity to develop your skills across project administration, procurement and contracts administration
• Work alongside an experienced Project and Construction team
• Long-term career progression within the business
• Varied role with exposure to multiple residential projects