Senior Contracts Specialist

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join a nationally significant energy infrastructure project on a 2:1 FIFO Roster. Working within a high-performing commercial team, you will play a critical role in administering complex construction contracts, managing commercial risk, and supporting project delivery through effective contract management, variations, change management, and claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontract agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage contract changes, variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and commercial claims.
• Maintain accurate contractual records, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, review, and issue contractual notices in accordance with contract requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and project teams to identify and manage change events.
• Analyse project information to support commercial negotiations and claims preparation.
• Ensure contractual obligations, milestones, and deliverables are effectively managed.
• Provide commercial advice across upstream client contracts and downstream subcontractor agreements.
• Support dispute avoidance activities and maintain robust records for potential dispute resolution.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Significant experience as a Senior Contracts Specialist or Senior Contracts Administrator on major construction, infrastructure, mining, or energy projects.
• Strong experience administering both head contracts and subcontract agreements.
• Demonstrated success managing variations, claims, contract changes, and management of change processes.
• Excellent understanding of commercial contract principles and construction contract administration.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail with excellent document management capabilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary project environment.

What's on Offer

• Flexible location during the initial project phase.
• Long-term project exposure with complex commercial and contract management responsibilities.
• Collaborative team environment with excellent career development opportunities.

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.