Construction Contracts Manager

Hindmarsh; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Days

Wellbeing initiatives

Exclusive retailer discounts

Birthday gift every year

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Adelaide team and lead the commercial outcomes of a major mixed-use development being delivered in partnership with Renewal SA. You will work closely with the Project Manager and site leadership to maximise performance from procurement through to completion.

As the commercial lead on the project, you will oversee head contract and subcontract administration, develop procurement strategies, manage risks, handle client and

Qualifications

• 10+ years' commercial construction experience, ideally within a head contractor environment.
• Proven experience managing commercial outcomes on medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles, construction legislation and Security of Payment requirements.
• Experience leading commercial teams and mentoring developing professionals.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex and similar construction software.

Responsibilities

• Leading head contract and subcontract administration across project delivery.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing major subcontractor packages.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• Managing client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes.
• Monitoring project financial performance including cashflow, forecasting and cost control.
• Preparing and presenting commercial reports to project and business leadership.
• Leading commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits.
• Mentoring and developing Contract Administrators, Cadets and commercial team members.
• Supporting project teams with commercial strategy, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Skills

Head contracts

Procurement strategy

Commercial negotiation

Contract administration

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our growing Adelaide team and lead the commercial outcomes of a $65 million mixed-use development being delivered in partnership with Renewal SA.

Contracts Managers at Hindmarsh are responsible for leading project commercial outcomes through effective head contract management, procurement strategy, subcontractor management and commercial risk leadership. As the commercial lead on the project, you will work closely with the Project Manager and site leadership team to maximise performance, manage risk and deliver successful project outcomes from procurement through to completion.

Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with senior project stakeholders, you will be responsible for:

• Leading head contract and subcontract administration across project delivery
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing major subcontractor packages
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Managing client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes
• Monitoring project financial performance including cashflow, forecasting and cost control
• Preparing and presenting commercial reports to project and business leadership
• Leading commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits
• Mentoring and developing Contract Administrators, Cadets and commercial team members
• Supporting project teams with commercial strategy, negotiation and dispute resolution

We are looking for team members who have:

• 10+ years' commercial construction experience, ideally within a head contractor environment
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial outcomes on medium to large-scale construction projects
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles, construction legislation and Security of Payment requirements
• Experience leading commercial teams and mentoring developing professionals
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex and similar construction software

Along with meaningful work and career development opportunities, you’ll enjoy:

• Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers
• Flex Days and additional leave rewards
• A birthday gift every year
• Ongoing training and development
• Wellbeing initiatives that support you inside and outside work
• The opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of our Adelaide business