Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager

ConsultANZ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

ConsultANZ is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager to join our well-established civil construction and infrastructure business in Sydney. This leadership role reports directly to senior management and oversees the commercial and contractual functions.

Responsibilities include leading live project commercial management, contract negotiations, claims, EOT submissions, and risk management, while guiding Project Managers and State Managers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in Contract Management within civil construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and contractual risk.
• Proven experience managing claims, variations, EOTs and contract negotiations.
• Experience working for a large subcontractor or civil construction company is highly desirable.
• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Further legal training or strong contractual knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of live civil construction projects.
• Oversee contract negotiations, reviews and the preparation of contract departure schedules.
• Manage contractual claims, variations, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and project delays.
• Provide commercial guidance and contractual support to Project Managers and State Managers.
• Manage contractual risks and ensure compliance with project agreements and commercial objectives.

Skills

Contract management

Civil construction

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

EOT/variations

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Law

Job description

• ConsultANZ is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager to join a well-established civil construction and infrastructure business in Sydney.
• This is a key leadership opportunity, reporting directly to senior management and overseeing the commercial and contractual functions.

Company

• ConsultANZ is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager to join a well-established civil construction and infrastructure business in Sydney.
• This is a key leadership opportunity, reporting directly to senior management and overseeing the commercial and contractual functions.

Main Duties

• Lead the commercial and contractual management of live civil construction projects.
• Oversee contract negotiations, reviews and the preparation of contract departure schedules.
• Manage contractual claims, variations, Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and project delays.
• Provide commercial guidance and contractual support to Project Managers and State Managers.
• Manage contractual risks and ensure compliance with project agreements and commercial objectives.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in Contract Management within civil construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and contractual risk.
• Proven experience managing claims, variations, EOTs and contract negotiations.
• Experience working for a large subcontractor or civil construction company is highly desirable.
• Qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Further legal training or strong contractual knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Roster Details

• 1 x permanent, full-time position.
• Sydney-based head office.
• Expected commencement: Within 1–3 months.

Benefits

• Salary: $200,000–$240,000 + super, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead the commercial function and work closely with senior management.
• Potential opportunity for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator ready to step up into a management role.
• Collaborative working environment.

Additional information

• Based in Sydney
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager