Contract Administrator (Class 2 Residential)

Contracts Administrator | Class 2 Residential | Sydney

Join a Sydney developer with a deep, secured residential pipeline and own commercial delivery on projects that are actively moving from approval into construction.

About the Company

Our client is an established Sydney-based property developer with a diverse portfolio across high-end

residential, boutique, and commercial projects. With a strong pipeline ahead and a focus on architectural quality and sustainable construction, the business is hiring a Contracts Administrator to support delivery and protect cost performance from tender through to close-out.

About the Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will sit within the project delivery team and play a central role in tendering, subcontract administration, and monthly cost reporting. The role partners closely with Project Engineers, Senior Site Managers, and the broader commercial function to ensure disciplined procurement and a “no surprises” approach to cost control.

Key Responsibilities

Tendering & Procurement

• Manage the full tender process: package preparation, market issue, price review and comparison, negotiations, recommendations, and contract execution
• Maintain the Procurement Tracking Schedule

Subcontract Management

• Administer subcontracts in Cheops — budgets, cost codes, variations, and security (retention / bank guarantees)
• Process progress claims and variations in line with SOPA (NSW), liaising with the project engineering team
• Issue final Deeds of Release at contract completion

Cost Reporting

• Prepare monthly cost reports covering committed costs, cost to complete, variations, P&S controls, and forecast final cost variance
• Provide cash flow forecasting as required

General & Compliance

• Maintain the Schedule of Rates, Warranty Schedule, Suppliers Database, and current subcontractor insurances
• Comply with the client's IMS and HSEQ policies

Why This Role

• Secured pipeline, real volume — multiple Class 2 residential projects in active delivery, with more coming behind them
• Career runway — a growing commercial team and reshaped leadership means scope to step up into Senior CA or Commercial Manager territory
• Quality product — high-end residential and mixed-use developments you'll be proud to put your name to
• Site + office mix — close to live delivery, not desk-bound
• Senior exposure — direct line to project leadership and the wider commercial function

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or a related discipline
• 5–8 years’ progressive experience in a Contracts Administrator or commercial role
• Background in commercial or residential construction and/or development
• Working knowledge of Cheops (or a comparable construction cost management system)
• Sound understanding of SOPA legislation and subcontract administration
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing
• priorities
• Construction Industry OHS White Card and full Australian working rights

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send your updated CV to ***email_hidden***

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