Contract Administrator - Top Tier Builder Developer

Location: Sydney
Discipline: Construction
Salary: AUD110000 to AUD170000
Contact name: Jimmy McNiven
Contact email: jmcniven@bluestonerecruitment.com
Job ref: 1643269
Published: 9 days ago
Our client is a highly regarded builder-developer with over 60 years of success as a family-owned and operated business in Sydney. They have built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality residential and hotel developments valued up to $400M across Australia.

What sets them apart is their commitment to quality. They partner with reputable subcontractors, take pride in delivering exceptional projects, and have built long-standing relationships throughout the industry.

They also invest heavily in their people, offering an excellent wellbeing program, genuine career development opportunities across both construction and development, and a performance-based bonus scheme that rewards individual achievement.

The Role

Initially, you will be working on a major hotel refurbishment project before transitioning to a new-build development from inception through to completion. Reporting to a highly regarded Contracts Manager, you'll gain exposure to premium projects while working within a collaborative and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare cost forecasts, monitor project financial performance, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
  • Provide financial reporting input to the Management Team.
  • Ensure site supervisory staff have a clear understanding of the project's scope of works and subcontract inclusions.
  • Prepare tender documentation for subcontract procurement, including tender packages, pricing schedules, scopes of work, tender comparisons, and subcontractor recommendations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants.
  • Manage progress claims and liaise with the client regarding Head Contract claims.
  • Assist in the commercial management of projects from contract award through to completion.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Tertiary qualifications in Building, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
  • Proven local experience as a Contracts Administrator in Australia, or experience gained in New Zealand or the UK while currently residing in Australia.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering multiple construction projects from start to finish.
  • A sound understanding of Australian commercial and contractual practices relating to Head Contracts.
  • Strong knowledge of major building trades.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience managing projects from a contractual and commercial perspective.
What's on Offer
  • A strong pipeline of current and future projects.
  • The opportunity to work closely with highly respected senior industry professionals within a flat management structure.
  • Competitive salary package plus performance bonus.
  • Friendly, family-oriented workplace culture.
  • Genuine long-term career progression opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
If this opportunity sounds like the right next step in your career, click Apply Now or contact Jimmy McNiven on 0458 208 287 or jmcniven@bluestonerecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.