Commercial Defects Lead: Contracts & Claims

RATP DEV Australia; Tullamore; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport is seeking a Commercial Defects Manager to oversee contract administration, commercial claims, and risk management arising from technical defects across the Parklife Metro project. You will bridge engineering and contract law, translating defect data into robust notices and cost-recovery strategies.

You will work closely with Technical and Legal teams to safeguard RDWSA's commercial interests under project deeds and O&M agreements, ensuring timely notices and

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial claims management and contract administration.
• Ability to translate defect data into contract notices.
• Strong cost capture, recovery and cost management skills.
• Knowledge of warranty handover processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial claims process end-to-end within project timelines.
• Draft formal Contract Notices and defect notifications with Legal Counsel.
• Audit work orders in Maximo to ensure direct costs are tracked.
• Coordinate warranty transfers and provide surge support to the commercial team.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial drafting

Cost recovery

Risk management

Maximo familiarity

Tools

Maximo

Job description

RATP Dev Western Sydney Airport is seeking a Commercial Defects Manager to oversee contract administration, commercial claims, and risk management arising from technical defects across the Parklife Metro project. You will bridge engineering and contract law, translating defect data into robust notices and cost-recovery strategies.

You will work closely with Technical and Legal teams to safeguard RDWSA's commercial interests under project deeds and O&M agreements, ensuring timely notices and