Senior Contracts Manager - Construction Projects

Buildcorp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildcorp in Sydney seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead procurement strategies, manage contracts and drive commercial outcomes on complex construction projects.

The role emphasizes risk management, client negotiations and collaboration with project teams. Qualifications in construction management, engineering, or quantity surveying are preferred, with strong contract and commercial acumen expected.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction/fit-out contracts management.
• Demonstrated successful experience in a commercial role on complex construction projects.
• Qualifications in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement strategies, including breakdown into individual works packages, identification of potential subcontractors, procurement methods and timing.
• Drive the review process to ensure the award of packages within the required time frame and budget.
• Forecast costs and revenue and manage contract and financial risk through appropriate controls.
• Lead identification and quantification of head contract scope changes and client negotiations.
• Maintain market coverage through networks of subcontractors and consultants to meet scope and cost targets.
• Provide strategic advice on complex contractual issues to senior leaders and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Construction management / engineering / quantity surveying

Job description

Buildcorp in Sydney seeks a Senior Contracts Administrator to lead procurement strategies, manage contracts and drive commercial outcomes on complex construction projects.

The role emphasizes risk management, client negotiations and collaboration with project teams. Qualifications in construction management, engineering, or quantity surveying are preferred, with strong contract and commercial acumen expected.