Senior Commercial Contract Manager – Major Construction Project

Linktal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + super

Landmark multi-billion project in SYD

Strong career progression

Job summary

Linktal Recruitment is assisting a major Sydney-based developer-builder for a senior Contract Manager role on a landmark master-planned development valued at several billion dollars. You will lead contracts, procurement and commercial activities across large packages, working with project leadership, construction teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes negotiation, risk management, cost control and governance, with mentoring of junior team members and strong stakeholder engagement across the

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive contract management experience in Australian construction.
• Experience with Tier 1 or upper Tier 2 builders or established developer-builders.
• Strong procurement, cost control and commercial process knowledge.
• Proven negotiation skills and handling variations, claims and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation and administration of head contracts and major procurement.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, commercial comparisons and negotiations.
• Manage variations, progress claims, EOTs and dispute resolution.
• Review contractor claims, variations and payment schedules.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, forecasts and monthly reporting.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and procurement risks.
• Mentor Contract Administrators and commercial team members.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement management

Cost control

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Risk management

Education

Degree in Construction Management, QS, Engineering or related

Tools

ProcurePro

Plexa

Job description

Linktal Recruitment is assisting a major Sydney-based developer-builder for a senior Contract Manager role on a landmark master-planned development valued at several billion dollars. You will lead contracts, procurement and commercial activities across large packages, working with project leadership, construction teams and suppliers.

The role emphasizes negotiation, risk management, cost control and governance, with mentoring of junior team members and strong stakeholder engagement across the