We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join the project team delivering a major infrastructure and construction project.
The project is valued at approximately $100 million and involves significant marine, civil and structural construction works. The Contracts Manager will take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of the project, with a strong focus on subcontract formation, administration, compliance, commercial risk and project outcomes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing, administering and managing subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle, working closely with the project management, construction, procurement and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, negotiation and administration of subcontract packages across the project.
- Manage subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations, project requirements and programme commitments are met.
- Review and manage subcontractor claims, variations, extensions of time, delays, notices and other contractual matters.
- Provide commercial and contractual advice to the Project Manager and wider project team.
- Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
- Prepare and maintain contractual correspondence, notices, registers and supporting documentation.
- Ensure appropriate contractual processes are followed in accordance with project procedures.
- Assist with the preparation and review of scopes of work, subcontract agreements, schedules and commercial documentation.
- Manage commercial negotiations with subcontractors and support the resolution of contractual disputes.
- Monitor subcontract costs, commitments, variations and forecast final costs.
- Work closely with construction, procurement, design and project management teams to support successful project delivery.
- Maintain accurate records of contractual obligations, milestones, claims and commercial outcomes.
- Provide regular reporting on commercial and contractual performance.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with project, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
- Marine and wharf infrastructure upgrades.
- Large-diameter steel piling.
- Heavy-duty concrete construction.
- Pavement works.
- Drainage upgrades.
- Ground stabilisation.
- Associated civil, structural and infrastructure works.
About You
- Extensive contracts management experience within construction, civil, infrastructure, marine, resources or related industries.
- Strong experience managing subcontract formation and administration.
- Demonstrated experience managing variations, claims, EOTs, delays and commercial disputes.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and subcontracting principles.
- Experience working closely with project managers, construction teams, procurement and engineering/design functions.
- Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple contractual matters simultaneously.
- A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risk.
- Experience working on large-scale or complex construction projects.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Law, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
