Contract Manager – Infrastructure Project Portfolio – Sydney NSW (2026)

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract and commercial governance across a portfolio of complex capital projects. You will drive end-to-end contract management through the delivery lifecycle, partnering with Project Managers, Delivery Leads and senior stakeholders to ensure obligations are met and commercial outcomes are achieved.

This role emphasizes governance, risk management and effective contract interpretation across multiple projects,

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ experience in contract management within infrastructure or major projects.
• Background in engineering, law, commerce or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing complex construction and delivery contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, claims and risk management.
• Experience working across multi-project or portfolio environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and delivery contracts across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Ensure contractual obligations, governance and reporting requirements are met
• Develop and maintain contract management plans and handover processes
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk mitigation and issue resolution
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time and dispute processes
• Lead or support commercial and contractual negotiations with counterparties
• Provide advice on contract strategy, risk allocation and compliance
• Support project close-out activities including claims, disputes and final accounts

Job description

A major infrastructure delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract and commercial governance across a portfolio of complex capital projects based in Sydney.

This role focuses on end-to-end contract management throughout the delivery lifecycle. You will work in close partnership with Project Managers, Delivery Leads and senior stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met, risks are actively managed, and commercial outcomes are consistent across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Manage customer and delivery contracts across a portfolio of infrastructure projects

Ensure contractual obligations, governance and reporting requirements are met

Develop and maintain contract management plans and handover processes

Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk mitigation and issue resolution

Manage variations, claims, extensions of time and dispute processes

Lead or support commercial and contractual negotiations with counterparties

Provide advice on contract strategy, risk allocation and compliance

Support project close-out activities including claims, disputes and final accounts

About You

10–15 years’ experience in contract management within infrastructure or major projects

Background in engineering, law, commerce or a related discipline

Proven experience managing complex construction and delivery contracts

Strong understanding of contract administration, claims and risk management

Experience working across multi-project or portfolio environments

Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and delivery teams

Structured, pragmatic and detail-oriented approach

Why Apply

Long-term role within a stable infrastructure delivery environment

Exposure to complex, high-value capital projects

High level of influence across project delivery and commercial outcomes

Strong governance frameworks and professional standards

Collaborative culture partnering closely with project delivery teams

Sydney-based role offering career longevity and progression