At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage contracts and oversee residential construction projects from start to finish.
- Company: Established builder-developer focused on quality construction in Sydney.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, collaborative team environment, and exposure to full project lifecycle.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and development in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and play a key role in delivering high-quality residential developments.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in contracts administration with strong knowledge of construction processes.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
HIR Talent is partnering with an established builder-developer to appoint an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the delivery of high-quality residential construction projects across Sydney.
This is an opportunity to join a hands-on construction business delivering quality residential projects, where you will play a key role in the commercial and contractual management of projects from procurement through to completion.
The Opportunity
As Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial and contractual administration of residential construction projects.
Working closely with the project and site teams, you will oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, variations, progress claims and cost reporting to support the successful delivery of projects.
This role will suit a commercially minded Contracts Administrator with residential construction experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the administration of construction contracts from procurement through to project completion.
- Prepare, review and administer subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
- Coordinate subcontractor procurement, tendering, scope reviews and trade letting.
- Review and assess subcontractor progress claims, payment schedules and variations.
- Prepare and manage progress claims, variations and contractual correspondence.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, commitments and forecast expenditure.
- Identify and manage commercial risks, contractual discrepancies and potential cost variations.
- Maintain accurate contract registers, variation logs, procurement schedules and project documentation.
- Liaise with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly cost reports and project financial forecasts.
- Manage contractual notices, extensions of time and delay-related documentation as required.
- Support the resolution of subcontractor disputes and commercial issues.
- Assist with practical completion, defects management, final accounts and project close-out.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring
- 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator within builder-developer or construction contractor environment
- Demonstrated experience working on residential or mixed-use apartment projects.
- A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
- Experience managing variations, progress claims, subcontractor payments and cost reporting.
- Proficiency in construction management and project administration platforms.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- The ability to work autonomously, manage competing deadlines and contribute effectively within a project team.
The Opportunity
- Join an established builder-developer with a strong focus on quality construction and delivery.
- Work across high-quality residential and multi-residential developments in Sydney.
- Gain exposure to the full commercial lifecycle of construction projects.
- Work within a hands-on, collaborative team with a strong focus on project outcomes.
- Play an integral role in the successful commercial delivery of prominent residential developments.
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