Contracts Manager - Tier 2 Contractor

Amida Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amida Recruitment is partnering with a leading Tier 2 contractor in Canberra to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager. You will lead the commercial function on major building developments, driving procurement, contract administration, subcontractor management and commercial performance.

With 8+ years in contracts management within construction, you will mentor junior staff and work closely with project teams to optimise value, manage risk and ensure governance across head contracts and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in contracts management or similar commercial role within construction.
• Experience developing and executing procurement strategies, including negotiation of major trade packages.
• Strong ability to identify, assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes across complex projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, with leadership capability.
• Proficiency with CHEOPS, Aconex or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Leading the administration and management of head contracts and subcontracts across all project stages.
• Developing and executing procurement strategies, including negotiating major trade packages.
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial, contractual and project-related risks.
• Manage contractual claims, variations and extensions of time; ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee project financial performance: cost control, forecasting, cash flow, reporting.
• Prepare and present comprehensive commercial reports to project leadership.
• Partner with project delivery teams to drive commercial outcomes and informed decisions.
• Ensure commercial governance, contract reviews and audits for ongoing compliance.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Contract Administrators and junior staff.
• Establish and foster strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Contracts management

Commercial leadership

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction/related field

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Work with a leading Tier 2 Contractor delivering high-value projects in Canberra Support and lead commercial functions across complex building developments Excellent long-term career development and supportive team environment Exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a leading Tier 2 builder delivering major projects across Canberra.

A well-established and respected Tier 2 Contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their Canberra team. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects. As the commercial lead on the project, they will drive procurement strategy, contract administration, subcontractor management, and commercial performance while partnering closely with the Project Manager and site leadership team.

Years of Experience: 8 years +

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading the administration and management of head contracts and subcontracts throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Developing and executing procurement strategies, including the negotiation and management of major trade packages.
• Proactively identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial, contractual and project-related risks.
• Managing contractual claims, variations and extensions of time, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Overseeing project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, cash flow management and financial reporting.
• Preparing and presenting comprehensive commercial reports, providing valuable insights to project and business leadership.
• Partnering with project delivery teams to drive commercial outcomes and support informed project decision-making.
• Ensuring commercial governance, contractual compliance and best practice through contract reviews, audits and ongoing monitoring.
• Providing leadership, mentoring and development to Contract Administrators and emerging commercial professionals.
• Establishing and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 8+ years' experience in a Contracts Manager or similar commercial role within the construction industry, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing procurement strategies, including the negotiation and management of major trade packages.
• Strong capability in identifying, assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
• A proven track record of driving successful commercial outcomes across complex construction projects.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with project teams, consultants, subcontractors and clients.
• Proficiency in CHEOPS, Aconex or similar construction and contract management software.

This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.