Contracts Manager (Pre-Contracts)

GenusPlus Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Genus Infrastructure WA is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager (Pre-Contracts) to join our Belmont-based team, delivering strategic commercial and contractual expertise in the pre-contracts phase for major WA infrastructure and energy projects.

You will review head contracts, assess risks, develop negotiation strategies and work with bid, estimate and planning teams to secure commercially balanced terms that support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial professional with advanced contractual knowledge.
• Ability to interpret and negotiate complex contracts and balance commercial risk with project delivery.
• Experience in pre-contracts management, including contract reviews, risk assessment and negotiations for major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial and contractual advice throughout tender and pre-contracts phase.
• Review head contracts, identify risks and negotiate amendments.
• Assess risk allocation, insurance, pricing and payment terms to align with objectives.
• Coordinate with estimating and operations to evaluate financial and delivery implications.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure secure execution.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Pre-contracts strategy

WA infrastructure experience

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying, commercial or business law, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Genus Infrastructure forms part of the GenusPlus Group, a leading provider of infrastructure, utilities and construction services across Australia. We deliver essential electrical and energy infrastructure, supporting the development of reliable networks and Australia's transition to a more sustainable future.

The Role

Genus Infrastructure WA is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Contracts Manager (Pre-Contracts) to join our Belmont-based team.

This senior role will provide strategic commercial and contractual expertise throughout the pre-contracts phase, with a strong focus on contract review, risk assessment and negotiation. Working closely with bid, operations, estimating and planning teams, the role will assess contractual risks and their commercial, cost and programme implications, develop practical negotiation strategies and secure commercially balanced contract terms that support successful project delivery.

You will bring advanced contractual knowledge, strong commercial judgement and the ability to independently analyse complex contractual issues, develop practical solutions and negotiate commercially balanced outcomes on major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Strategy

• Provide strategic commercial and contractual advice throughout tender and pre-contracts phase.
• Undertake detailed reviews and interpretation of complex head contracts, identify contractual and commercial risks, assess their implications, and negotiate appropriate contractual amendments, departures and risk mitigation strategies.
• Assess and advise on contractual risk allocation, liability regimes, insurance, securities, payment mechanisms, pricing structures and other key commercial terms to ensure risks are appropriately managed and aligned with the Company's commercial objectives.
• Work with estimating and operational teams to evaluate the financial and delivery implications of contractual risks, including pricing assumptions, escalation, contingencies, exclusions and commercial qualifications.
• Review and develop subcontract and supplier contract terms to ensure appropriate flow-down of head contract obligations, alignment of contractual risk allocation and suitability of contract provisions for the relevant scope of works or services.
• Develop and lead contract negotiation strategies, evaluate alternative contractual positions and negotiate commercially balanced outcomes that protect the Company's interests while supporting successful project delivery.
• Coordinate commercial risk reviews ensuring material contractual exposures and departures are appropriately evaluated and approved in accordance with delegated authorities.
• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of contract finalisation and execution, ensuring negotiated terms reflect approved positions.
• Ensure effective handover of contractual commitments, risks and obligations and negotiated positions to project delivery teams.

Commercial & Contracts Support

• Provide commercial guidance to operational and management teams on complex contractual matters.
• Support the interpretation and administration of head contracts and subcontracts, including the assessment of contractual rights, obligations and risk exposure
• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice on variations, extensions of time, delay costs, claims, disputes and other contractual entitlements, including the development of appropriate contractual strategies and correspondence.
• Promote compliance with commercial policies, approval requirements and contractual notice periods.
• Help strengthen commercial processes, contract awareness and risk management across the business.
• Contribute to expressions of interest, requests for quotation and tender submissions.

About You

You are an experienced commercial professional with advanced contractual knowledge, strong analytical capability and sound commercial judgement.

You are confident interpreting and negotiating complex contracts, challenging contractual risk allocation and developing practical solutions that balance commercial protection with project delivery objectives.

You can independently assess complex contractual matters, articulate commercial risks and recommendations clearly, and engage effectively with clients, senior management and operational teams

Essential Requirements

• Preferably 8-10 years' relevant experience in a senior commercial, contracts management or pre-contract's role, iLead pre-contracts strategy, risk reviews and negotiations for major WA infrastructure and energy projects. Senior role based in Belmont.ncluding significant responsibility for complex contract negotiations
• Demonstrated experience in pre-contracts management, including detailed contract reviews, commercial risk assessment, development of contractual departures, contract negotiation and finalisation.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure, transmission, substations, utilities, renewable energy or major construction projects
• Proven experience supporting tenders and contracts review for major infrastructure or construction projects valued at $100 million or more
• Strong knowledge of Australian construction contracts including AS4000, AS4902, AS4910, FIDIC, NEC and other standard form and bespoke EPC, D&C, construct-only and collaborative contracting arrangements..
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex commercial and contractual issues, exercise sound judgement and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
• Strong understanding of the interaction between contract terms, project delivery risks, pricing, programme and financial outcomes
• Proven ability to prepare contractual amendments and departures, commercial risk assessments, negotiation strategies and executive recommendations.
• Tertiary qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying, commercial or business law, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex contractual and commercial matters and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and time management skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Valid Australian working rights and a current C Class Driver's Licence.

Desirable

• Experience with ECI, collaborative contracting and alternative procurement models.
• Experience providing commercial and contractual input into business development activities, expressions of interest, tender opportunities and bid strategies.
• Qualifications or experience in project management.
• Construction White Card and National Police Clearance.

Why Join Genus

• Play a key role in securing major infrastructure and energy projects across WA.
• Influence tender strategy, commercial decisions and project outcomes.
• Join a Belmont-based team within an established national group.
• Work closely with experienced leaders across estimating, commercial and project delivery.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression across the GenusPlus Group.

GenusPlus Group is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.