Senior Sub-Contracts Specialist

About the Role

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.

About You

• 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.

What's on Offer

• 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.

How to Apply

• 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.