19344 EC BHP WAIO PDP2 - Contracts Lead

Monadelphous Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Monadelphous Group is seeking an experienced Contracts Lead for a major mining project based in Port Hedland. The role involves end-to-end contract management, commercial administration and risk mitigation across brownfield and greenfield works.

Perks include Perth-based options with site travel or FIFO 2:1 roster, reporting to the Project Manager, and strong governance for contractor performance. The successful candidate will drive contract strategy, procurement support and dispute avoidance

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field.
• Experience in contracts management for mining, resources or construction projects.
• Proven ability to administer high-value contracts and manage commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract management from construction to project completion.
• Administer head contracts and ensure compliance with obligations and governance.
• Oversee subcontractor agreements including variations, claims and close-out.
• Provide commercial advice to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Review and negotiate construction, engineering, services and supply contracts.
• Manage correspondence, notices, EOTs and contractual claims.

Skills

Contracts management

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Risk mitigation

Education

Law/Quantity Surveying/Engineering degree

Construction management

Tools

AS4000

AS2124

AS4902

NEC

Job description

Monadelphous is seeking an experienced Contracts Lead to join a major mining project based in Port Hedland. This is a key leadership role responsible for the end-to-end management of project contracts and commercial administration across a large-scale brownfield and greenfield mining development.

The successful candidate can be Perth-based with regular travel to site or work on a FIFO basis on a 2:1 roster. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting project delivery through effective contract strategy, procurement support, claims management, contractor performance oversight, and commercial risk mitigation.

Working with Monadelphous offers many benefits, some of which include:

• Perth‑based with occasional site travel or FIFO 2:1 (up to you!)
• Opportunity to support a major project across SMPE&I
• A culture built on safety, wellbeing and high‑performance delivery

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead the end-to-end contract management function for a major mining project from construction through to project completion.
• Manage and administer head contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, project requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee the management of subcontractor agreements, including engagement, performance monitoring, variations, claims, and contract close-out activities.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project leadership, construction teams, and key stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and administer construction, engineering, services, and supply contracts.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor correspondence, notices, variations, extensions of time (EOTs), and contractual claims.
• Support procurement, tender evaluation, and contract award processes where required.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance against contractual obligations, project milestones, and key performance indicators.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to support successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, head contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare commercial reports, forecasts, contract status updates, and recommendations for project leadership.
• Facilitate dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure all contractual activities are undertaken in accordance with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in Contracts Management, Commercial Management, or Senior Contract Administration within the mining, resources, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing both head contractor and subcontractor commercial relationships on major projects.
• Proven track record administering high-value construction and engineering contracts in a project delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of contract forms including AS4000, AS2124, AS4902, NEC, and other industry-standard agreements.
• Experience managing contractual claims, variations, EOTs, risk registers, and dispute resolution processes.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities to minimise risk and maximise project outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across multiple levels of an organisation.
• Experience working on major mining, minerals processing, iron ore, or resources projects will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification in Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment.

Life at Monadelphous

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We celebrate our diversity and shared values and are committed to inclusion and equal opportunities for all. We’re committed to hiring locally, encourage people of all diverse backgrounds to apply and strongly encourage women and First Nations people to submit an application.

About us

Monadelphous is an ASX-200 company providing multidisciplinary construction, maintenance and industrial services to many of the largest companies in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors. Established in 1972, we’ve been working in Australia and around the world for more than 50 years. We work on the biggest projects and ensure our teams have a variety of opportunities available to follow their career path of choice.

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, and we live by our promise: The Safe Way is the Only Way. A career at Monadelphous is a career with a difference. Make it yours.