Senior Contract Administrator

Senior Contract Administrator | $100M Residential Project | South Sydney | 6-Month Contract

Senior Contract Administrator

South Sydney

Up to 6-Month Contract

ASAP Start

An established Tier 2 builder is looking for an experienced

Senior Contract Administrator to join the team on a landmark

$100M residential development in South Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a live project and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a large-scale residential build. The contract is initially up to 6 months, with the potential for extension depending on project requirements.

The Role Working closely with the Project Manager and Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of the project, ensuring costs, contracts and subcontractor relationships are effectively managed throughout the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end contract administration on a $100M residential project.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations and contract awards.
• Assess and process progress claims, payment schedules and variations.
• Prepare and negotiate variations, EOTs and contractual claims.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasting and cost reporting.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and the client.
• Work collaboratively with the site and project delivery teams to achieve project outcomes.

About You To be successful in this role you will have:

• 8+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator with a commercial builder.
• Proven experience delivering large residential or commercial new build projects valued at $50M+.
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts and commercial practices.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement, variations, claims and cost reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting the wider project team.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start available.
• Up to 6-month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work on a flagship $100M residential development.
• Competitive hourly or daily contract rates.
• Join a respected Tier 2 builder with a strong pipeline of work.
• Supportive and collaborative project team.

If you're an experienced

Senior Contract Administrator available to start immediately or at short notice and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity.

Please send updated CV to [email protected] or call 0412086972