Senior Contracts Leader – Civil Infrastructure Delivery

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 136,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle use

Additional recreation leave

Flexible working (work from home)

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay invites applications for a Manager Contracts in the Capital Delivery team. You will lead the Contracts section, overseeing procurement planning, tendering, constructability reviews and contract management to deliver robust commercial discipline and high-quality outcomes.

The role offers a competitive package: IFA Level 8 at AUD 151,485 p.a. plus super, relocation assistance, private vehicle use and extra recreation leave, with flexible working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (AQF7+).
• Strong civil construction and contract management experience.
• Skilled in preparing specifications, BOQs, estimates and procurement documentation.
• Demonstrated client-side project management capability across scope, budgets, programs, quality, safety and compliance.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, standards, procurement and contractual risk allocation.
• Proven leadership capability in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and delivery of externally contracted civil infrastructure projects.
• Manage tendering, scopes, estimates and contract documentation in line with legislation and policy.
• Oversee constructability reviews and pre-contract planning with design teams and stakeholders.
• Administer construction contracts, including Superintendent duties, managing performance, variations, claims, cost, time, quality and safety.
• Establish and maintain contract management frameworks that support consistency, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Contracts team, managing priorities, capability and performance.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Civil construction

Procurement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay invites applications for a Manager Contracts in the Capital Delivery team. You will lead the Contracts section, overseeing procurement planning, tendering, constructability reviews and contract management to deliver robust commercial discipline and high-quality outcomes.

The role offers a competitive package: IFA Level 8 at AUD 151,485 p.a. plus super, relocation assistance, private vehicle use and extra recreation leave, with flexible working