Contracts Manager

Buildcorp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildcorp in Sydney seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead procurement strategies, manage contracts and drive commercial outcomes on complex construction projects.

The role emphasizes risk management, client negotiations and collaboration with project teams. Qualifications in construction management, engineering, or quantity surveying are preferred, with strong contract and commercial acumen expected.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction/fit-out contracts management.
• Demonstrated successful experience in a commercial role on complex construction projects.
• Qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing.
• Drive the review process to ensure the award of packages within the required time frame and budget.
• Forecast costs and revenue and manage contract and financial risk through appropriate controls.
• Lead identification and quantification of head contract scope changes and client negotiations.
• Maintain market coverage through networks of subcontractors and consultants to meet scope and cost targets.
• Provide strategic advice on complex contractual issues to senior leaders and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Construction management / engineering / quantity surveying

Job description

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

When you join Buildcorp, you step into a supportive, high-performing team environment where your leadership makes a real impact. Alongside a positive culture, you’ll enjoy:

• Tailored career development to support your growth as a leader
• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to rugby tickets during the season

About Us

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

When you join Buildcorp, you step into a supportive, high-performing team environment where your leadership makes a real impact. Alongside a positive culture, you’ll enjoy:

• Tailored career development to support your growth as a leader
• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to rugby tickets during the season

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing.
• Drive the review process to ensure the award of packages within the required time frame and budget.
• Ensure strong contract, commercial and financial risk management through accurate forecasting of costs and revenue, taking corrective action in line with business processes and ensuring a successful commercial outcome for the project.
• Lead identification and quantification of Head Contract scope changes and all client negotiations.
• Ensure market coverage through utilising networks of subcontractors and consultants to ensure that the price received will meet the scope and requirements and support a strong financial outcome.
• Assess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery of the project and identify and implement controls, escalating actual or potential risks.
• Provide strategic advice on complex contractual issues to senior leaders and project teams.
• Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged and that beneficial relationships between the project and the client, subcontractors, community, and other external parties are developed and maintained.

About you

• We'd welcome strong Senior Contracts Administrators to apply
• Significant experience in construction/fit-out contracts management
• Demonstrated successful experience in a commercial role on complex construction projects.
• Qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.

Next Steps:

Your success is reflected in ours, so we are committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.