- Full-time
Contracts Administrator
Rhodes, Sydney NSW
The role
Located in our Sydney office, the Contracts Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the Project Manager to deliver various industrial projects, including multimillion-dollar self-storage and warehouse developments across Sydney and Regional NSW, with more exciting projects on the horizon. You will ensure project success through effective contract management, cost control, and strong collaboration with key stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects and grow with a dynamic company!
Key responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.
- Assist with tendering processes, including reviewing and analysing subcontractor quotes.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, contracts, and correspondence.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth contract execution.
- Monitor contract performance, manage variations, and track project costs.
- Support the project management team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Provide guidance on contractual matters and escalate issues as required to mitigate risk.
- Ensure all contract records and communications are stored in line with company procedures.
About you
You will be a detail-oriented Contracts Administrator with strong experience managing large-scale, industrial/commercial construction contracts and a proven ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards. This position requires an individual with excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to ensure project success. You can demonstrate:
- At least 3-4 experience in contract administration within the construction industry, preferably industrial projects
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, regulatory requirements, and project management processes
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Proficiency in Procore and MS Office Suite are desirable
What we offer you
- An exciting opportunity in a growing, market-leading business
- Opportunity to grow your career – we invest in our people
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Competitive salary | Base + Super + Phone Allowance + Bonus
- Inclusion in the Akura Bonus Scheme and Delivery team KPI Incentive
About Akura
At Akura, people come first. We are a hands-on, values-driven culture where initiative is encouraged, accountability matters and good work is recognised. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in what we deliver and supports each other to do it well.
Akura is an industrial design and construction specialist, delivering high quality property solutions for owner-occupiers, developers and investors. With more than 50 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation on quality, speed of delivery and buildings that are made to last.
We specialise in industrial units, warehouses and self-storage facilities, with in-house manufacturing of structural steel and precast concrete panels at the core of our offering. We support our clients across the full project lifecycle – from architectural and structural design through to on-site construction and delivery. We also work directly with builders to supply engineered steel and precast packages.
Join a business with a strong pipeline, long-term vision and the opportunity to contribute to projects that shape Australia’s industrial landscape while building a career you can be proud of.
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Akura team.
Alignment with our core values is key so if you’ve got the right skills and you’re reliable, a team player with a can-do attitude, driven to deliver quality outputs and willing to innovate/challenge the status quo, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter to careers@akura.com.au to start your Akura journey.