Contract Manager

Enerven; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative incentive structure

Flexible working hours

Up to $900 annual electricity bill Re‑

Generous Employee Referral Program up,

18 weeks paid primary carers parental

Leadership and career development

Income protection coverage

Salary sacrifice for novated lease

Health insurance and gym discounts

Job summary

Enerven is delivering major energy infrastructure projects across Australia and seeks an experienced Contract Manager to provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle. You will work within project delivery teams, manage contractual risk, and mentor Contract Administrators to protect entitlements and maximise project performance.

The role reports to the Head of Commercial and involves partnering with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure successful outcomes on

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management or commercial management within major projects.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, variations, claims and obligations.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to turn complex issues into practical advice while protecting commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual obligations of major projects from award through to final account.
• Review contracts and translate obligations, risks and timeframes into project controls.
• Manage notices, variations, compensation events and change mechanisms.
• Prepare, substantiate and negotiate claims including delay, disruption and loss and expense.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage commercial risk and cost exposure.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Contract Administrators.
• Manage subcontract commercial performance and negotiations with clients/subcontractors.
• Resolve client and subcontractor disputes.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial judgment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Collaboration

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification (QS/Commerce/Law/Engineering/Construction Mgmt)

Job description

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart. The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work. At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.

Shape the future of Australia's energy infrastructure

At Enerven, we are delivering some of the nation's most significant energy and electrical infrastructure projects. As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to provide commercial leadership across major projects and help drive successful outcomes for our clients, partners and communities.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will be embedded within project delivery teams and take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of projects across the full project lifecycle, from mobilisation through to completion, while leading and supporting teams of Contract Administrators.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in high-profile projects, working alongside Project Managers, Contract Administrators, technical specialists, clients and subcontractors to manage commercial risk, protect contractual entitlements and maximise project performance.

Day to day you will:

• Manage the commercial and contractual obligations of major projects from award through to final account
• Review contracts and translate key obligations, risks, entitlements and timeframes into practical project controls and implement dispute avoidance strategies
• Manage contractual notices, variations, Compensation Events and change mechanisms
• Manage the preparation, substantiation and negotiation of claims including delay, disruption, prolongation and loss and expense
• Partner with Project Managers to manage commercial risk, cost exposure and the impact of scope changes
• Provide leadership, coaching and guidance to Contract Administrators
• Manage subcontract commercial performance and represent Enerven in commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors
• Manage the resolution of client and subcontractor disputes

About you

You’ll bring experience in contracts or commercial management within major projects and be comfortable working closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

You’ll be commercially minded, confident navigating contractual requirements and able to turn complex issues into practical advice. Just as importantly, you’ll know how to protect commercial outcomes while building strong working relationships.

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in contract management, commercial management or a related role within infrastructure, construction, energy or utilities
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, variations, claims and contractual obligations
• Experience working with major project contracts, including standard or bespoke forms
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, collaborative approach and confidence working across project and site-based teams

It would be an advantage if you also have:

• Experience across transmission, substations, renewable energy, BESS or other major energy infrastructure
• Experience within a Tier 1 or major infrastructure contractor environment

About us

The work behind the network When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs

Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Lucrative incentive structure
• Flexible working hours
• Up to $900 annual electricity bill reimbursement
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme.
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation

We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated to secure an accomplished commercially astute leader capable of delivering Enerven’s strategic vision, in this rewarding and career defining role.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at [e-mail]. Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.

Enerven is part of the SA Power Networks Group, with employment formally engaged via Utilities Management Pty Ltd (UMPL)