At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts for large-scale data centre projects and support project teams.
- Company: Leading construction contractor with a strong pipeline of work in Sydney.
- Benefits: Career progression opportunities and exposure to major projects.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a clear path towards senior roles.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and build expertise in a booming sector.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of contract administration experience in commercial construction.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
A leading construction and fitout contractor is growing its data centre team in Sydney and is looking for a Contract Administrator to join a fast-moving, mission-critical portfolio.
The opportunity
You’ll manage the contractual and commercial side of large-scale data centre construction and fitout projects. You’ll protect the business’s entitlements, keep subcontractors and clients aligned, and support project teams delivering complex builds to tight programmes. This is a chance to build deep data centre experience with a contractor that has a strong pipeline of work, and to progress toward Senior Contract Administrator or Contracts Manager.
What you’ll be doing
- Administering head contracts and subcontracts, including notices, time bars, correspondence and records
- Preparing and managing variations, extension of time claims and delay notices with supporting evidence
- Processing payment claims and schedules under the NSW Security of Payment Act
- Issuing subcontract documents and purchase orders, and tracking insurances, guarantees and retentions
- Supporting cost reporting, forecasting and monthly project reporting
- Working closely with project managers, site teams, designers, subcontractors and clients
- Flagging contractual risk early and supporting practical completion, defects and final account close-out
About you
- 3 to 5 years of contract administration experience in commercial construction or fitout, with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 builder or head contractor
- Working knowledge of Australian standard contracts (e.g. AS 4000, AS 4902) and bespoke client contracts
- A solid understanding of Security of Payment and the claims process
- Organised, detail-focused and calm under pressure
- Right to work in Australia
- Highly regarded data centre or other mission-critical experience (hyperscale, colocation, healthcare, labs), design-and-construct or ECI exposure, and a tertiary qualification in construction, QS, law or commerce.
What’s on offer
- A role on major data centre projects in one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors
- Exposure to commercial, delivery and project leadership teams
- A clear career path in contracts and commercial management
Senior Contract Administrator in Sydney employer: Gough Recruitment
Gough Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Southeast Sydney. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will benefit from a supportive leadership team and a clear path for career progression while managing a diverse portfolio. The company fosters a collaborative culture that values compliance and communication, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
