Lead Contract Manager for Energy and Infrastructure Projects

Ausgrid; Australia; On-site; AUD 178,000 - 217,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ausgrid is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the day-to-day management of high-value contracts across major projects. You will ensure contractor performance, manage variations and claims, and work with procurement, legal and commercial teams to deliver infrastructure partnerships.

You will drive governance, risk, and compliance, building strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders while contributing to Ausgrid’s energy transition journey in a complex project environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in contract administration or contract management.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, construction, utilities or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of AS4000, NEC, FIDIC or GC21 contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Experience with contract management and document control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project development and delivery oversight with internal stakeholders.
• Administer contract performance, variations, and claims to ensure budget, schedule, and quality.
• Draft and issue contract notices and correspondence for key subcontracts.
• Manage monthly payment claims and change control processes.
• Lead dispute resolution and claims management with legal and commercial teams.
• Engage with suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues and drive collaboration.
• Contribute to governance reporting, risk management and compliance activities.
• Develop relationships with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Enforce compliance with NEC, FIDIC, GC21 and other standards.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation control

Risk management

Negotiation

Governance & compliance

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Ausgrid is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the day-to-day management of high-value contracts across major projects. You will ensure contractor performance, manage variations and claims, and work with procurement, legal and commercial teams to deliver infrastructure partnerships.

You will drive governance, risk, and compliance, building strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders while contributing to Ausgrid’s energy transition journey in a complex project environment.