Senior Contracts Manager

GM3; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave entitlement

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Job summary

GM3, an emerging Australian metallurgical coal miner near Sydney, seeks a Senior Contracts Manager for a fixed-term 18-month assignment based in Menangle. You will lead contract administration, manage claims and variations, and oversee commercial risk across major projects, driving governance and commercial outcomes.

Senior professional with 10+ years in contract/commercial management, experience on large-scale projects, and tertiary qualifications in Law, Construction Management, Quantity

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in contract or commercial management.
• Experience on major projects with contract values over $250 million.
• Tertiary qualification in Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Commerce.

Responsibilities

• Lead all contract administration activities, ensuring contractual obligations, notices and timeframes are effectively managed.
• Manage claims, variations, extensions of time and payment claim verification processes.
• Collaborate with project controls teams to forecast costs, monitor commercial performance and improve project outcomes.
• Champion contract compliance, governance requirements and commercial risk management.
• Coach and support project teams to strengthen commercial acumen and contractual discipline.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Coaching project teams

Education

Tertiary qualification in Law/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying/Engineering/Commerce

Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law or Dispute Resolution

Job description

GM3 is an emerging Australian metallurgical coal mining entity owned by global investment entity Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources, a market leader in metallurgical coal industry services.

With a focus on safe and consistent production, GM3 will leverage strong operational performance to enable long-term future opportunity from its metallurgical coal assets. GM3 has a strong commitment to long-term sustainability – social performance, environmental management and economic contribution.

We operate two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.Positioned for growth and focused on the future, GM3 aims to contribute to the regions surrounding its operations and leverage the capability and experience of its people.

Generous Leave entitlement

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

This is a Fixed Term Position (18 months) based in Menangle approximately 70 kilometres south of Sydney.

As the Senior Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for providing commercial leadership across a major operational project portfolio. Acting as the single point of accountability for contract integrity, you will oversee contract administration, claims and variations management, payment claim verification, commercial risk, dispute resolution processes and strategic commercial outcomes.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

Lead all contract administration activities, ensuring contractual obligations, notices and timeframes are effectively managed.

Manage claims, variations, extensions of time and payment claim verification processes.

Collaborate with project controls teams to forecast costs, monitor commercial performance and improve project outcomes.

Champion contract compliance, governance requirements and commercial risk management.

Coach and support project teams to strengthen commercial acumen and contractual discipline.

ABOUT YOU

You are a seasoned commercial professional who thrives in complex project environments and can influence stakeholders at all levels through practical, outcome-focused advice

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

Leading contract or commercial management functions on major construction, infrastructure, manufacturing or resources projects.

Managing complex claims, variations and commercial negotiations.

Delivering strong commercial outcomes while balancing business risk and stakeholder relationships.

Applying high levels of attention to detail, commercial judgement and integrity.

Building capability within project teams through coaching and guidance

Qualifications, skills, and competencies:

Tertiary qualification in Law, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Commerce.

Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law or Dispute Resolution highly regarded.

10+ years' experience in contract or commercial management.

Experience in major projects with contract values exceeding $250 million.

Understanding of cost reimbursable contracts and project commercial governance

Lead. Influence. Deliver. Step into a critical commercial leadership role with GM3 and help drive the successful delivery of major operational projects.