Senior Contracts Manager
Core
Lead commercial and contractual management for complex, high-value infrastructure construction projects, ensuring delivery aligns with obligations and business objectives.
Role type
Senior Contracts Manager (Infrastructure Construction)
Builds
Major infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, rail, tunnels, airports, buildings, resources)
Domain
Construction & Infrastructure
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Contract administration, commercial negotiations, risk management, dispute resolution, claims management, variation management, contract strategy development, procurement support, subcontract negotiation, stakeholder engagement, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Strategic commercial advice, fast-paced environment adaptability
Technologies
Australian Standard contracts, PPPs, NEC, FIDIC, collaborative contract models
Responsibilities
Lead administration of major construction and engineering contracts; Manage contract negotiations, variations, claims, extensions of time, and dispute resolution; Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks; Develop and implement contract management strategies and governance processes; Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations; Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, and subcontract negotiations; Mentor and develop commercial and contracts team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence