Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

Salary:

$130000 - 190000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Construction

Reference:

ABS0706

Contact Name:

Adam Shaw

Contact Email:

adam@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

30-Jul-2026

Contract Administrator | Tier 2 Builder | $50M High-End Residential Project

Join a well-established Tier 2 builder with a reputation for delivering complex projects across commercial, residential, health, education and government sectors, with project values up to $400M.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across multiple sectors, they are now looking to appoint a Contract Administrator to join the team on a high-end $50M residential development in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

The Role
  • Manage the procurement and administration of subcontract packages, including scope preparation, tendering, negotiations, contract awards and final accounts
  • Administer subcontractor progress claims, variations, cost forecasting and commercial reporting to ensure the project remains on budget
  • Assist with head contract administration, including progress claims, external variations, contractual correspondence and risk management
  • Coordinate RFIs, consultant communication and subcontractor engagement to support programme delivery and minimise commercial risk
  • Work closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure the successful commercial delivery of the project
About You
  • Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
  • 3+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator with a head contractor in Australia
  • Proven experience delivering new build construction projects valued $30M+
  • Strong understanding of procurement, subcontract management, cost control and head contract administration
  • Detail-oriented with strong commercial acumen, communication skills and the ability to work within a high-performing project team
What's On Offer
  • Opportunity to work on a premium residential development in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
  • Strong pipeline of secured work across multiple sectors
  • Established Tier 2 builder with excellent systems, support and mentoring
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Competitive salary package with clear career progression
For any questions relating to this role or any other opportunities with Design & Build and our clients, please contact Adam Shaw on 02 9376 8200 or click Apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
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