Contracts Manager

ROUSSOS RECRUITMENT; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with an established South Australian builder to appoint a Contracts Manager who will lead the contracts administration team and own commercial outcomes across $5M–$10M projects. This is ideal for an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Contracts Administrator seeking greater responsibility and leadership within a stable builder.

You will oversee a team of 8–9 Contract Administrators, guide large contracts, and strengthen commercial processes while

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial construction contract administration.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of contract administrators.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, variations, claims and cost reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor a team of 8–9 Contract Administrators.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor negotiations and scopes of work.
• Review contracts, variations, claims and progress payments.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and overall commercial performance.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risk.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and site teams to support outcomes.
• Review and improve commercial processes; develop team capability.

Skills

Contract administration

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Step into a key commercial leadership role with an established South Australian builder offering genuine longevity and progression.

• Lead and support an established Contracts Administration team
• Take ownership of commercial outcomes across projects valued $5M–$10M
• Ideal for a Contracts Manager or Senior CA ready for greater responsibility

The Opportunity

ROUSSOS Recruitment is partnering with an established South Australian commercial builder with a strong reputation, long-standing client relationships and a consistent pipeline of work across the local market.

As the business continues to strengthen its commercial team, they are looking to appoint a Contracts Manager who can provide leadership across the contracts function while remaining connected to project delivery.

This opportunity would equally suit an established Contracts Manager or an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator who is ready to take the next step. You will work closely with a team of approximately 8–9 Contract Administrators, providing guidance on larger contracts, supporting their development and helping strengthen commercial processes across the business.

With projects typically valued between $5M–$10M, this is an opportunity to take on greater responsibility within a stable builder where you can establish yourself as a long-term member of the leadership team.

The Role

As Contracts Manager, you will provide commercial oversight across projects while supporting and developing the wider Contracts Administration team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supporting and mentoring a team of 8–9 Contract Administrators
• Providing guidance across larger and more complex contracts
• Overseeing procurement, subcontractor negotiations and scopes of work
• Reviewing contracts, variations, claims and progress payments
• Monitoring project budgets, forecasts and overall commercial performance
• Identifying and managing contractual and commercial risk
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to support project outcomes
• Reviewing commercial processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Supporting CAs through complex contractual matters and developing their capability
• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, clients and project stakeholders

The Like Mind

You will be an experienced commercial construction professional who is confident in contract administration and ready to take greater ownership across a team.

You may already be operating as a Contracts Manager, or you could be a strong Senior Contracts Administrator who has reached the point where you are ready to step into leadership and take on broader commercial responsibility.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Strong experience within commercial construction contract administration
• Experience managing significant trade packages and project contracts
• Sound knowledge of procurement, variations, claims and cost reporting
• Strong commercial and contractual understanding
• The ability to guide, mentor and develop other Contract Administrators
• Confidence working alongside Project Managers and senior leadership
• A collaborative and approachable leadership style
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar

This is particularly suited to someone who enjoys sharing their knowledge and helping others develop, while still wanting to remain involved in the commercial delivery of projects.