Contracts Manager

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton Hogan seeks a Contracts Manager to lead commercial outcomes on a major NSW infrastructure project. You will own contracts, governance, and risk, coordinating with project leadership to deliver on time and safely.

The role requires extensive experience in civil construction contracting, strong stakeholder engagement, and a proactive approach to commercial performance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading contract management on large civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong procurement and negotiation capabilities across subcontractor networks.
• Solid understanding of contract law and commercial governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Monitor project performance, including cost, variations and contractual obligations.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide advice and support to project teams on contractual matters.
• Support reporting, forecasting and commercial governance across projects.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontract procurement

Commercial negotiations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Contract law understanding

Job description

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, and making it happen. We appreciate our peoples' courage, curiosity and unique perspectives, and look to collaborate as much as possible to explore safer, smarter and more efficient ways of working in this rapidly changing world. We don't stand still - there are always opportunities to do more and do better.

What's on offer? Garfield Road East Upgrade is one of the key transport infrastructure upgrades supporting growth in Sydney's north-west. The project will transform the existing corridor into a safer, higher-capacity road network, improving travel times, accessibility and transport connections for the surrounding community.

Key project works include:

• Expansion of Garfield Road East to four lanes
• New and upgraded intersections along the corridor
• Improved walking and cycling connections
• Bus priority measures to improve public transport reliability
• Upgrades that increase network capacity and reduce congestion
• Improved safety and accessibility for the local community

To support the successful delivery of this significant project, we're seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Eastern Region Construction (ERC) business in NSW. In this key leadership role, you'll take ownership of commercial and contractual outcomes, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time and in line with project objectives. Working closely with the Project Director, delivery team and key stakeholders, you'll play a critical role in managing contracts, mitigating risk and driving strong commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Lead contract management activities across the full project lifecycle
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiations and commercial agreements
• Monitor project performance, including cost, variations and contractual obligations
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Provide advice and support to project teams on contractual matters
• Support reporting, forecasting and commercial governance across projects

How you'll connect to the role? We're looking for a Contracts Manager with strong experience in civil construction or infrastructure projects, who understands how to manage commercial outcomes in a complex delivery environment. You're confident working across contracts, managing stakeholders and supporting teams to deliver successful results. You bring a structured, detail-focused approach and are comfortable balancing competing priorities while maintaining strong commercial discipline. You know how to identify risks early, work through issues and provide practical, solutions-focused advice. You build strong relationships, communicate clearly and collaborate across teams to achieve shared outcomes. You're proactive, accountable and take pride in delivering high-quality work that supports the success of the project and wider business. This is a great opportunity to step into a role where you can influence commercial outcomes, support major project delivery and continue to grow your career within a high-performing Construction business.

Values

Our people share the same set of values that keep us REAL. Respect, Energy and Effort, Attitude and Leadership encapsulate what we stand for at Fulton Hogan and encourage us to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where we listen to, care for, celebrate, and respect everyone. We are committed to reconciliation and building and nurturing respectful relationships with First Nations peoples. Through our First Nations Engagement Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to promote opportunities, cultural understanding and partnerships that celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous communities.

For over 90 years, Fulton Hogan has been delivering high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people every day. Our 10,000+ team works in every kind of weather and environment, creating, connecting, and caring for communities across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better - for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. We're always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do.