Senior Contracts Lead for $1B+ Commercial Project

Design & Build Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment represents a leading Tier 2 commercial builder delivering a major complex new build project in Sydney valued at $1B+. You will join an experienced commercial team on a landmark project, collaborating with a Commercial Manager and Contracts team.

You will manage subcontract packages from procurement to final account, negotiate contracts, monitor costs, and help drive programme and commercial outcomes within a large project team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience as a Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator with a head contractor.
• Experience delivering major commercial new build projects valued $100M+.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, subcontract administration and cost management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a large, well-resourced project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of major subcontract packages from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontract packages, including claims, variations and progress payments.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasting to support commercial performance.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Team and Commercial Manager to drive programme and commercial outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and clients while supporting risk management and contract administration.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management or QS related discipline

Job description

Design & Build Recruitment represents a leading Tier 2 commercial builder delivering a major complex new build project in Sydney valued at $1B+. You will join an experienced commercial team on a landmark project, collaborating with a Commercial Manager and Contracts team.

You will manage subcontract packages from procurement to final account, negotiate contracts, monitor costs, and help drive programme and commercial outcomes within a large project team.