Construction Contracts Manager

Talent Butler; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Talent Butler Pty Limited in Sydney seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to join its leadership team, overseeing major Class 2 residential and mixed-use developments. You will own commercial and contractual performance, ensuring profitable delivery and compliant administration.

You will lead a Contracts Administration team, work with the General Manager and senior stakeholders, and shape procurement, cost control, forecasts and final accounts across a growing project portfolio.

Formación

• Experience in Contracts Administration or Contracts Management within the Australian construction industry.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to manage complex contractual matters.
• Knowledge of procurement, cost management, forecasting and subcontractor administration.
• Experience managing commercial responsibilities on substantial construction projects.
• Ability to lead teams and work with senior stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Managing contractual and financial performance across major construction projects.
• Overseeing procurement, subcontractor negotiations and contract administration.
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Administering head contracts, variations, claims, extensions of time and final accounts.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leading and mentoring the Contracts Administration team.
• Working closely with senior management to improve commercial performance and profitability.

Conocimientos

Contracts Administration

Contract Management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Subcontractor Negotiation

Cross-functional Leadership

Australian Construction Industry Knowl

Educación

Construction/Quantity Surveying qualification

Herramientas

Cost reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

An established building construction company with a strong presence across Sydney and the Illawarra is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join its leadership team as the business continues to expand.

With a strong pipeline of major Class 2 residential and mixed-use developments, this is an opportunity to take on significant commercial responsibility and play an important role in the company's continued growth.

The position would suit an established Contracts Manager or an accomplished Senior Contracts Administrator ready to progress into a broader leadership role.

The Role

Working closely with the General Manager and senior construction team, you'll take ownership of key commercial and contractual functions, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and contractual obligations are effectively managed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing contractual and financial performance across major construction projects
• Overseeing procurement, subcontractor negotiations and contract administration
• Managing project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow
• Administering head contracts, variations, claims, extensions of time and final accounts
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Leading and mentoring the Contracts Administration team
• Working closely with senior management to improve commercial performance and profitability

About You

We're keen to speak with experienced construction professionals who can demonstrate:

• A strong background in Contracts Administration or Contracts Management within the Australian construction industry
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to manage complex contractual matters
• Strong knowledge of procurement, cost management, forecasting and subcontractor administration
• Experience managing commercial responsibilities on substantial construction projects
• The confidence to lead teams and work closely with senior stakeholders
• Relevant construction, engineering, quantity surveying or construction management qualifications

What's on Offer

• A senior position with genuine commercial responsibility
• Play a key role in the successful delivery of major Class 2 residential and mixed-use developments
• Leadership opportunity to grow and develop a team
• A growing business with a strong project pipeline and opportunities for longer-term career progression

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.