Commercial Contracts Specialist: Construction Negotiation & Risk

Schindler Lifts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Permanent full-time role

Career development

Learning opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Schindler Lifts Australia is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to join our National Legal & Commercial team in Alexandria. You will support the full contract lifecycle, from tender review and negotiation through to administration, risk management, claims handling and project completion.

You will work closely with Sales, Operations and Project Management to ensure contractual obligations are met and commercial risks are effectively managed, enabling successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Contracts Administration, Commercial Contracts or Commercial Management.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review tender and contract documentation.
• Support contract negotiations and manage contractual risk.
• Assist Sales and Project Management teams with contract-related matters.
• Manage contract variations, disputes, claims and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate public liability and property damage claims.
• Liaise with customers, builders, consultants, insurers and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver contract management guidance and training to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of contract management processes and systems.

Skills

Contracts administration

Commercial contracts

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Contract variations

Job description

Schindler Lifts Australia is seeking a Commercial Contracts Specialist to join our National Legal & Commercial team in Alexandria. You will support the full contract lifecycle, from tender review and negotiation through to administration, risk management, claims handling and project completion.

You will work closely with Sales, Operations and Project Management to ensure contractual obligations are met and commercial risks are effectively managed, enabling successful project outcomes.