Lead Contract Manager - Major Infrastructure Projects

Future Generation Joint Venture - FGJV; Snowy Monaro Regional Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Qantas Club Membership discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is seeking a senior Contracts/Commercial Manager to lead contractual management and administration on major infrastructure contracts such as Snowy 2.0 in NSW, Australia. You will ensure risk minimisation, robust governance, and timely commercial outcomes for complex head contracts and subcontractor arrangements.

Key responsibilities include negotiating terms, managing interim and final payments, and ensuring compliance with project policies, cost reporting,

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and governance for major infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years in Contracts Administration for a major international tier 1 contractor.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent + White Card as a minimum credential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interim progress claims and final accounts, ensuring timely payment.
• Negotiate subcontract terms and conditions with clients and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontract progress payments, variations and contractual claims.
• Oversee procurement and negotiation of civil, engineering, supply and construction contracts.
• Forecasting and commercial reporting, and compliance with project policies and guidelines (including Security of Payments Act).
• Assist in cost reporting and analytical reviews for management.

Skills

Contract management

Deed requirements

Subcontractor contracts

Contract law

Technical writing

Data management

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Construction regulations

Negotiation

Problem solving

Initiative

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

White Card

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is seeking a senior Contracts/Commercial Manager to lead contractual management and administration on major infrastructure contracts such as Snowy 2.0 in NSW, Australia. You will ensure risk minimisation, robust governance, and timely commercial outcomes for complex head contracts and subcontractor arrangements.

Key responsibilities include negotiating terms, managing interim and final payments, and ensuring compliance with project policies, cost reporting,