Contracts Lead & Projects Delivery - Construction

KG Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesh & Bar in Sydney's NSW region is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator and Projects Lead to take ownership of contracts and commercial risk across major construction and infrastructure projects in Glendenning.

You will review contracts, manage variations and payments, liaise with internal teams and our Group Legal group, and ensure commercial positions are protected from tender through final payment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in contracts administration, commercial management or project delivery.
• Experience with variations, payment claims and contractual notices.
• Excellent written communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors is advantageous.
• Qualifications in construction management, engineering, law or commerce are advantageous but not essential.
• Current driver’s licence required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts, subcontracts, PO and terms before acceptance.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks including liquidated damages, liability, indemnities, retention, security, insurance, payment terms.
• Prepare contract risk summaries and proposed amendments.
• Negotiate commercial outcomes with customers and escalate complex matters.
• Manage variations, payment claims and extension of time requests.
• Lead the contractual handover of awarded projects to Sales/Estimating/Operations.
• Monitor scope changes and price movements to capture variations.
• Maintain contract registers and key commercial records.
• Provide visibility of contract risk, variations, claims and cash flow to management.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Project delivery

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Construction management

Engineering

Law

Commerce

Job description

Mesh & Bar in Sydney's NSW region is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator and Projects Lead to take ownership of contracts and commercial risk across major construction and infrastructure projects in Glendenning.

You will review contracts, manage variations and payments, liaise with internal teams and our Group Legal group, and ensure commercial positions are protected from tender through final payment.