Senior Contracts Lead – High-Rise Housing Project

Hindmarsh; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts at 400+ retailers

Flex Days and additional leave rewards

Birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Canberra team and lead the commercial outcomes of a significant $100M+ high-rise residential project delivering affordable housing for the ACT community.

As the commercial lead, you will work closely with the Project Manager to maximise performance, manage risk and drive successful project outcomes from procurement through to completion.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial construction experience and understanding of head contractor processes.
• Strong knowledge of contract law principles and payment legislation.
• Proven ability to lead commercial outcomes on complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using CHEOPS, Aconex or similar construction software.

Responsibilities

• Lead head contract and subcontract administration across all phases of project delivery.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and manage major trade packages.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasting, cashflow and cost reporting.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to project and business leadership.
• Support project delivery teams with commercial strategy and decision-making.
• Lead commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits.
• Mentor and develop Contract Administrators and emerging professionals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Contract law

Security of Payment

Commercial risk management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CHEOPS / Aconex

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Canberra team and lead the commercial outcomes of a significant $100M+ high-rise residential project delivering affordable housing for the ACT community.

As the commercial lead, you will work closely with the Project Manager to maximise performance, manage risk and drive successful project outcomes from procurement through to completion.