Senior Contract Manager – Infrastructure Portfolio (Sydney)

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract and commercial governance across a portfolio of complex capital projects. You will drive end-to-end contract management through the delivery lifecycle, partnering with Project Managers, Delivery Leads and senior stakeholders to ensure obligations are met and commercial outcomes are achieved.

This role emphasizes governance, risk management and effective contract interpretation across multiple projects,

Qualifications

• 10–15 years’ experience in contract management within infrastructure or major projects.
• Background in engineering, law, commerce or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing complex construction and delivery contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, claims and risk management.
• Experience working across multi-project or portfolio environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer and delivery contracts across a portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Ensure contractual obligations, governance and reporting requirements are met
• Develop and maintain contract management plans and handover processes
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk mitigation and issue resolution
• Manage variations, claims, extensions of time and dispute processes
• Lead or support commercial and contractual negotiations with counterparties
• Provide advice on contract strategy, risk allocation and compliance
• Support project close-out activities including claims, disputes and final accounts

Job description

Aequalis Consulting Pty in Sydney is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to lead contract and commercial governance across a portfolio of complex capital projects. You will drive end-to-end contract management through the delivery lifecycle, partnering with Project Managers, Delivery Leads and senior stakeholders to ensure obligations are met and commercial outcomes are achieved.

This role emphasizes governance, risk management and effective contract interpretation across multiple projects,