Lead Contracts Manager – Solar Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid working (flexible hours)

Parental leave

Flexible hours

Job summary

DT Infrastructure, a trusted engineering and construction solutions provider, is seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to lead upstream commercial activities on a landmark solar farm project in regional New South Wales. The role reports to the Project Commercial Manager and focuses on protecting margins while maintaining transparent client relationships.

You will travel regularly to the regional NSW site, integrate with the delivery team, and manage on-the-ground commercial realities across

Qualifications

• Extensive background as a Contract Manager or Senior Commercial Manager in heavy civil, infrastructure or renewable energy construction.
• Experience managing upstream head contracts on major projects with client-side commercial negotiation.
• Experience on large-scale solar, wind, or BESS projects is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Head Contract Management: ownership of upstream contractual relationship and head contract obligations.
• Commercial Strategy: develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk and maximise profitability.
• Variations & Claims: lead variations, EOT requests and commercial claims.
• Client Interfacing: act as primary commercial contact for the client/principal.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: analyse contract for risks and opportunities and advise senior management.
• Commercial Reporting: deliver upstream commercial reports, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Dispute Resolution: manage early-stage dispute avoidance and resolution.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/commercial

Job description

DT Infrastructure, a trusted engineering and construction solutions provider, is seeking a highly skilled Contract Manager to lead upstream commercial activities on a landmark solar farm project in regional New South Wales. The role reports to the Project Commercial Manager and focuses on protecting margins while maintaining transparent client relationships.

You will travel regularly to the regional NSW site, integrate with the delivery team, and manage on-the-ground commercial realities across