We are seeking an experienced Senior Sub-Contracts Specialist to support the formation and administration of construction and engineering contracts across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and subcontract award through to contract administration, change management, and close-out, ensuring contractual compliance and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, issue, and evaluation of tender and bid documentation.
- Develop, negotiate, and execute subcontract and service agreements.
- Prepare bidder lists, coordinate pre-qualification activities, and manage tender clarifications.
- Conduct commercial evaluations of bids and provide award recommendations.
- Administer assigned contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Monitor subcontractor performance, progress, and commercial outcomes.
- Manage contract variations, amendments, and claims while supporting commercial negotiations.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve contractual and commercial issues.
- Prepare contract documentation, reports, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
- Facilitate pre-tender, clarification, and contract award meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify contractual risks and provide proactive recommendations to minimise project exposure.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure adherence to company policies and governance requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- 8+ years' experience in contracts, procurement, commercial, or subcontract management within construction, infrastructure, energy, or resources projects.
- Strong understanding of contract formation, contract administration, and commercial management principles.
- Experience preparing and evaluating tenders and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Knowledge of contract variations, claims management, and subcontract performance monitoring.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and manage contractual risks.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary project teams.
- High level of organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale engineering and construction projects.
- Collaborative and supportive project environment.
- Long-term contract opportunities with potential for extension.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Exposure to complex commercial and contract management activities within major capital projects.
For more information on the role, the client or the project please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or contact Luke Warner on lukew@techresources.com.au or 0499 390 495.
