Contracts Manager

Techforce is partnering with a leading organisation within the infrastructure and construction sector to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager for a Melbourne-based opportunity.

This role will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of major projects, including contract administration, variations, claims, subcontractor negotiations, commercial risk and project reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects.
• Administer contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Manage variations, claims, notices and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor project costs, commitments and commercial performance.
• Support procurement and subcontractor negotiations.
• Review contractual obligations and ensure compliance.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Work with project and construction teams to resolve commercial issues.
• Prepare commercial reports and forecasts.
• Support project budgeting and cost control.
• Manage contractual interfaces between clients, contractors and subcontractors.
• Assist with dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Provide commercial advice to project leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or similar.
• Strong major construction or infrastructure project experience.
• Strong contract administration and commercial management background.
• Experience managing variations, claims and subcontractors.
• Experience across telecommunications, infrastructure, construction, energy, mining, marine or heavy industrial projects highly regarded.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual risk.

Why Apply?

• Join a well-established organisation working across major infrastructure and construction projects, with the opportunity to work across a range of commercial and contractual matters.
• Enjoy a hybrid Melbourne-based working arrangement, with 3 days in the office and up to 2 days from home, plus flexibility around start and finish times.