Senior Contract Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects

Ausgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ausgrid is seeking a seasoned Contract Manager to oversee major infrastructure contracts across the Transmission Development & Growth portfolio. You will manage contractor performance, variations, and claims, ensuring governance, risk and compliance while collaborating with legal and commercial teams.

You’ll engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive outcomes, negotiate terms, and resolve disputes, contributing to Ausgrid’s energy transition journey and our commitment to safe,

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in contract administration or contract management.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
• Experience supporting 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.
• A sound understanding of commercial risk, compliance and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project development and delivery oversight via continuous close liaison and agreement with all internal stakeholders.
• Administer and oversee contract performance, variations, and claims to ensure budget, schedule, and quality adherence.
• Draft, develop and issue contract notices and correspondence for key subcontracts.
• Manage monthly payment claims and change control processes.
• Lead dispute resolution and claims management, collaborating with legal and commercial teams.
• Strategically engage with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex issues and drive collaboration.
• Contribute to governance reporting, risk management and compliance activities.
• Develop confident and productive relationships with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Enforce compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards, including NEC, FIDIC, GC21.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Communications

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

NEC

AS4000

FIDIC

GC21

Job description

Ausgrid is seeking a seasoned Contract Manager to oversee major infrastructure contracts across the Transmission Development & Growth portfolio. You will manage contractor performance, variations, and claims, ensuring governance, risk and compliance while collaborating with legal and commercial teams.

You’ll engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive outcomes, negotiate terms, and resolve disputes, contributing to Ausgrid’s energy transition journey and our commitment to safe,