Permanent Contract Manager – Infrastructure Projects (Sydney)

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

Benefits offered by this job

EV salary sacrifice

Novated leasing

Discounted health insurance

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Job summary

Ausgrid is hiring a Contract Manager for the Haymarket Sydney office to lead commercial management across major infrastructure projects. You will ensure contractor performance, manage variations and claims, and support governance and compliance in a complex environment.

You will negotiate terms, resolve disputes, and collaborate with contractors and internal teams to deliver critical energy projects. This permanent role offers a clear path for career growth within Ausgrid’s Transmission

Qualifications

• 10+ years of contract administration or contract management experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure, construction, utilities or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of major contract forms such as AS4000, NEC, FIDIC or GC21.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Experience with contract management and document control systems.
• Good understanding of commercial risk, compliance and performance management.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Education

Related tertiary qualifications

Tools

AS4000

NEC

FIDIC

GC21

Job description

Ausgrid is hiring a Contract Manager for the Haymarket Sydney office to lead commercial management across major infrastructure projects. You will ensure contractor performance, manage variations and claims, and support governance and compliance in a complex environment.

You will negotiate terms, resolve disputes, and collaborate with contractors and internal teams to deliver critical energy projects. This permanent role offers a clear path for career growth within Ausgrid’s Transmission