Contract Manager

Hindmarsh; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts

Flex Days & leave

Birthday gift

Training & development

Wellbeing initiatives

Established Canberra team

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for our Canberra team to lead commercial outcomes on a $100M+ high‑rise residential project delivering affordable housing for the ACT community.

As the commercial lead on the project, you will manage head contracts, procurement strategies, risk, and relationships with clients and subcontractors, partnering closely with the Project Manager to maximise performance through delivery and completion.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial construction experience, ideally within a head contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles, Security of Payment legislation and commercial risk management.
• Proven experience leading commercial outcomes on complex construction projects.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex and similar construction software.

Responsibilities

• Lead head contract and subcontract administration across all phases of project delivery.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and manage major trade packages.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, cashflow and cost reporting.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to project and business leadership.
• Support project delivery teams with commercial strategy and decision-making.
• Lead commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits.
• Mentor and develop Contract Administrators and emerging commercial professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Head contracts

Procurement strategy

Subcontractor management

Commercial risk leadership

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CHEOPS/Aconex

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Canberra team and lead the commercial outcomes of a significant $100M+ high-rise residential project that will deliver much-needed affordable housing for the ACT community.

Founded in Canberra, Hindmarsh has been shaping the city's built environment for more than four decades. As a trusted local builder, we've earned a reputation for delivering high-quality projects, building strong relationships and making a positive contribution to the communities in which we work.

This project represents an opportunity to be part of something meaningful — delivering high-quality homes that will improve housing accessibility while contributing to Canberra's continued growth and development.

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 drive successful project outcomes from procurement through to completion.

Reporting to the Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading head contract and subcontract administration across all phases of project delivery
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing major trade packages
• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
• Managing client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes
• Monitoring project financial performance, forecasting, cashflow and cost reporting
• Preparing and presenting commercial reports to project and business leadership
• Supporting project delivery teams with commercial strategy and decision-making
• Leading commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits
• Mentoring and developing Contract Administrators and emerging commercial professionals
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

We are looking for team members who have:

• Significant commercial construction experience, ideally within a head contractor environment
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles, Security of Payment legislation and commercial risk management
• Proven experience leading commercial outcomes on complex construction projects
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex and similar construction software

Build more than projects. Build your future with Hindmarsh.

At Hindmarsh, you'll join a team that takes pride in delivering quality projects and supporting each other to succeed. We combine the strength and stability of a national business with the culture and connection of a local team.

Our Canberra team is made up of experienced professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. We value collaboration, accountability and shared success, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and empowered to do their best work.

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 work with one of Canberra's most established and respected construction teams