Senior Contracts Leader – Major Projects (18mo FTC)

GM3; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Generous Leave entitlement

Job summary

GM3, an Australian metallurgical coal mining entity, is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to provide commercial leadership across a major project portfolio. You will own contract integrity, oversee administration, claims, variations and verification of payment claims.

Key focus areas include forecasting costs with project controls, governance, risk management, and coaching project teams to strengthen commercial discipline. Applications close 29 November 2026.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in contract or commercial management.
• Experience on major projects with contract values exceeding $250 million.
• Lead contract administration, claims, variations, and negotiations.
• Deliver strong commercial outcomes while balancing risk and stakeholders.
• Understand cost reimbursable contracts and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all contract administration activities and manage obligations and notices.
• Manage claims, variations, extensions of time and payment verification.
• Collaborate with project controls to forecast costs and monitor performance.
• Champion contract compliance, governance and commercial risk management.
• Coach and support project teams to strengthen commercial acumen.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiations

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Law/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Commerce

Postgraduate Construction Law or Dispute Resolution

Job description

GM3, an Australian metallurgical coal mining entity, is seeking a Senior Contracts Specialist to provide commercial leadership across a major project portfolio. You will own contract integrity, oversee administration, claims, variations and verification of payment claims.

Key focus areas include forecasting costs with project controls, governance, risk management, and coaching project teams to strengthen commercial discipline. Applications close 29 November 2026.