Senior Contracts Manager

Bouygues Construction Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction Australia is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to lead subcontracting and procurement strategy for civil infrastructure projects in Australia. You will plan trade packages, oversee tenders, manage commercial risk and ensure contract obligations are delivered on time.

Based in Perth, this permanent, on-site role requires strong negotiation skills, experience in complex tenders, and the ability to coordinate with delivery teams and stakeholders to optimise cost and programme

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in construction management, quantity surveying, contract management, procurement, law or related discipline.
• Significant senior procurement or contract management experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Experience leading complex tender processes and negotiating subcontract agreements.
• Strong knowledge of subcontracting, procurement and contract management processes in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret construction contracts, scopes of work, specifications, drawings and programme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project subcontracting and procurement strategy.
• Plan trade packages in consultation with project, design, delivery and commercial teams.
• Establish procurement priorities, tender timelines and approval requirements to support the project programme.
• Coordinate tender processes, including preparation of tender documentation, issuing requests, managing clarifications and maintaining tender records.
• Lead commercial evaluations of tenders, assessing price, qualifications, exclusions, risks, capability and programme alignment.
• Prepare tender recommendations and procurement submissions for review and approval.
• Identify and assess commercial, contractual and supply-chain risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Negotiate subcontract terms, pricing, scope, programme and risk allocation within delegated authority.
• Oversee subcontract awards, ensuring contracts are properly reviewed, approved, executed and communicated.
• Manage subcontract commercial administration through delivery, including variations, claims, payment matters, notices and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial status, escalating emerging issues and supporting timely resolution.
• Work with delivery teams to manage scope changes, procurement interfaces, cost impacts and subcontractor obligations.
• Maintain accurate procurement schedules, contract registers, approval records and commercial documentation.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement progress, commitments, risks, variations and forecast outcomes.
• Build effective working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, project teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Tendering management

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in CM/QS/Procurement/Law

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager Job Alerts Link Job Description Senior Contracts Manager Job Location City: Perth Country/Region: Australia Contract Type: Permanent Pole: TRAVAUX PUBLICS (AP003) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based Travel Requirements: No travel required Requisition ID: 4891 Information at a Glance At Bouygues Construction Australia, we are dedicated to the design, construction, and delivery of nation shaping projects across civil infrastructure, engineering, and energy and services.
We have proudly been working in Australia for more than 25 years.
Our local experience in underpinned by significant global expertise and resourcing.

About the Role

Lead the project's subcontracting and procurement strategy to support safe, timely and commercially successful delivery. The Senior Contracts Manager plans trade packaging and tendering, oversees bid evaluation and commercial risk assessment, and secures required approvals before subcontract awards. The role also leads subcontract commercial administration throughout delivery, helping ensure contractual obligations are managed, variations and claims are assessed appropriately, risks are addressed early, and project outcomes are protected.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project subcontracting and procurement strategy.
• Plan trade packages in consultation with project, design, delivery and commercial teams.
• Establish procurement priorities, tender timelines and approval requirements to support the project programme.
• Coordinate tender processes, including preparation of tender documentation, issuing requests, managing clarifications and maintaining tender records.
• Lead commercial evaluations of tenders, assessing price, qualifications, exclusions, risks, capability and programme alignment.
• Prepare tender recommendations and procurement submissions for review and approval.
• Identify and assess commercial, contractual and supply-chain risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Negotiate subcontract terms, pricing, scope, programme and risk allocation within delegated authority.
• Oversee subcontract awards, ensuring contracts are properly reviewed, approved, executed and communicated.
• Manage subcontract commercial administration through delivery, including variations, claims, payment matters, notices and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and commercial status, escalating emerging issues and supporting timely resolution.
• Work with delivery teams to manage scope changes, procurement interfaces, cost impacts and subcontractor obligations.
• Maintain accurate procurement schedules, contract registers, approval records and commercial documentation.
• Provide regular reporting on procurement progress, commitments, risks, variations and forecast outcomes.
• Build effective working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, project teams and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in construction management, quantity surveying, contract management, procurement, law, business or a related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Significant experience in senior procurement, subcontracting or contract management roles within construction, infrastructure or a similar project environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex tender processes and negotiating subcontract agreements.
• Strong knowledge of subcontracting, procurement and contract management processes within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of trade packaging, tendering, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation and subcontract administration.
• Ability to interpret construction contracts, scopes of work, specifications, drawings and programme requirements.

Bouygues Construction Australia values diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.