Contracts Manager

About the Role

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.

Key works include:

• 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.

The project is operating to a highly time-critical programme, requiring strong commercial discipline, proactive contract management and close coordination with construction and project delivery teams.

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.

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.