Senior Contract Manager - Energy Infrastructure

Enerven; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative incentive structure

Flexible working hours

Up to $900 annual electricity bill Re‑

Generous Employee Referral Program up,

18 weeks paid primary carers parental

Leadership and career development

Income protection coverage

Salary sacrifice for novated lease

Health insurance and gym discounts

Job summary

Enerven is delivering major energy infrastructure projects across Australia and seeks an experienced Contract Manager to provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle. You will work within project delivery teams, manage contractual risk, and mentor Contract Administrators to protect entitlements and maximise project performance.

The role reports to the Head of Commercial and involves partnering with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure successful outcomes on

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management or commercial management within major projects.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, variations, claims and obligations.
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to turn complex issues into practical advice while protecting commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual obligations of major projects from award through to final account.
• Review contracts and translate obligations, risks and timeframes into project controls.
• Manage notices, variations, compensation events and change mechanisms.
• Prepare, substantiate and negotiate claims including delay, disruption and loss and expense.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage commercial risk and cost exposure.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Contract Administrators.
• Manage subcontract commercial performance and negotiations with clients/subcontractors.
• Resolve client and subcontractor disputes.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial judgment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team leadership

Collaboration

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification (QS/Commerce/Law/Engineering/Construction Mgmt)

Job description

Enerven is delivering major energy infrastructure projects across Australia and seeks an experienced Contract Manager to provide commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle. You will work within project delivery teams, manage contractual risk, and mentor Contract Administrators to protect entitlements and maximise project performance.

The role reports to the Head of Commercial and involves partnering with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure successful outcomes on