Senior Contracts Manager – Grid Automation (Australia)

Hitachi Rail Limited; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hitachi Energy seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract governance for the Grid Automation Business Unit in Australia. You will review customer and supplier contracts, negotiate terms, and develop strategies that balance commercial and project objectives.

You will partner with Legal, Project Management, and Sales to resolve disputes, manage claims, and mitigate risk while driving continuous improvement across project portfolios in Brisbane and beyond.

Qualificações

• Minimum qualification: Batchelor degree in Engineering or law.
• 8-10 years of contracts management in Engineering, procurement & construction environment.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel; Demonstrated Negotiation skills; knowledge of Software related (SAAS) / FIDIC contracts (yellow/orange/red book); AS or ASNZS is an advantage.
• Ability to assess, propose and implement solutions to troubled or challenging projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead contract governance across a portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and contract management best practices.
• Review, negotiate, and manage customer and supplier contracts during tender and execution phases.
• Develop contract strategies balancing commercial objectives, scope, schedule, pricing, opportunities and risk exposure.
• Support the drafting and negotiation of purchase orders, subcontracts, and supplier agreements; ensure proper risk allocation.
• Manage contract execution activities including payments, variation orders, claims, warranties, and other deliverables.
• Identify, assess, and pursue entitlements including extensions of time and compensation events.
• Protect the company’s contractual position through stakeholder engagement and negotiations.
• Partner with Legal, Project Management, and Sales to resolve disputes and manage risks.
• Drive commercial risk management and capture lessons learned for future projects.

Conhecimentos

Contract governance

Contract review

Negotiation

Contract strategy

PO & subcontracts

Stakeholder engagement

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Law

Ferramentas

MS Word

MS Excel

SAAS contracts

FIDIC contracts

AS/ASNZS standards

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hitachi Energy seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract governance for the Grid Automation Business Unit in Australia. You will review customer and supplier contracts, negotiate terms, and develop strategies that balance commercial and project objectives.

You will partner with Legal, Project Management, and Sales to resolve disputes, manage claims, and mitigate risk while driving continuous improvement across project portfolios in Brisbane and beyond.