Contract Manager

Linktal Recruitment; Sydney; In loco; AUD 240.000 - 270.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary + super

Landmark multi-billion project in SYD

Strong career progression

Descrizione del lavoro

Linktal Recruitment is assisting a major Sydney-based developer-builder for a senior Contract Manager role on a landmark master-planned development valued at several billion dollars. You will lead contracts, procurement and commercial activities across large packages, working with project leadership, construction teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes negotiation, risk management, cost control and governance, with mentoring of junior team members and strong stakeholder engagement across the

Competenze

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive contract management experience in Australian construction.
• Experience with Tier 1 or upper Tier 2 builders or established developer-builders.
• Strong procurement, cost control and commercial process knowledge.
• Proven negotiation skills and handling variations, claims and disputes.

Mansioni

• Lead drafting, negotiation and administration of head contracts and major procurement.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, commercial comparisons and negotiations.
• Manage variations, progress claims, EOTs and dispute resolution.
• Review contractor claims, variations and payment schedules.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, forecasts and monthly reporting.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and procurement risks.
• Mentor Contract Administrators and commercial team members.

Conoscenze

Contract management

Procurement management

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Risk management

Formazione

Degree in Construction Management, QS, Engineering or related

Strumenti

ProcurePro

Plexa

Descrizione del lavoro

Major Upper Tier 2 National Developer & Builder | Sydney, NSW

About the Company

Our client is a leading national property developer and builder with an established presence in the Australian market and an impressive portfolio of residential, mixed-use and large-scale master-planned developments.

With a strong focus on quality, innovation and sustainability, the business is recognised for delivering high-quality projects and creating lasting communities. This is an opportunity to join an established organisation with an experienced leadership team and strong project pipeline.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Contract Manager to join the commercial team, contributing to one of Sydney's landmark master-planned developments, with an overall development value of $3-4 billion.

This is a senior, hands-on role overseeing contract management, procurement and commercial activities across major construction packages. Working closely with project leadership, construction teams, subcontractors and suppliers, you will drive commercial outcomes, manage contractual risks and maintain effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, negotiation and administration of head contracts, subcontract agreements and major procurement packages.
• Oversee procurement activities, including tender preparation, evaluations, commercial comparisons and negotiations.
• Manage variations, progress claims, contractual instructions, extensions of time and dispute resolution.
• Review subcontractor claims, variations and payment schedules in line with contractual requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, contractual commitments, cost forecasts and monthly commercial reporting.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, financial and procurement risks.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier performance to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project directors, construction managers and site teams.
• Maintain contract registers, procurement schedules and commercial documentation, ensuring governance and approval requirements are followed.
• Lead, mentor and support Contract Administrators and other commercial team members.

About You

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive Contract Management experience within the Australian construction industry.
• Previous experience with a Tier 1, upper Tier 2 builder or established developer-builder is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex construction contracts and major project packages.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontractor management, cost control and commercial processes.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing variations, progress claims, extensions of time and contractual disputes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks and drive effective outcomes.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring Contract Administrators and commercial teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ProcurePro, Plexa or similar commercial software is highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of $240K-$270K + Super, negotiable based on experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to a landmark multi-billion master-planned development in Sydney.
• Join an established national developer-builder with a strong project portfolio.
• Work alongside experienced project, construction and commercial professionals.
• Take ownership of major commercial responsibilities with excellent long-term career progression opportunities.