Senior Contracts Manager – Infra Projects | Long-Term Temp, $162+/hr

Randstad NV; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 184.000 - 263.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad's public infrastructure division seeks a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Specialist to oversee commercial direction across a high-value portfolio. Based in Brisbane, you will evaluate complex claims, manage contract administration, and provide strategic guidance to project delivery teams on governance and risk.

In this contract/temporary role through to 30 June 2027, you will act as the senior sounding board for major programs, lead dispute resolution, review entitlements, and

Formación

• Extensive track record in commercial management, claims assessment, and contract administration across major Australian building or civil infrastructure projects.
• Deep working knowledge of standard Australian construction contracts (e.g., AS 2124, AS 4000) and legislative frameworks (Security of Payment).
• Proven ability to unpack complex time/cost claims, assess quantum and delay entitlements, and negotiate commercial resolutions without escalating to formal litigation.
• Exceptional report-writing and stakeholder engagement skills, translating dense contractual clauses into clear, actionable advice for delivery teams.

Responsabilidades

• Variation & Entitlement Assessment: Review complex variation claims, superintendents' determinations, and project manager assessments.
• Dispute Resolution & Commercial Escalation: Act as the escalation lead for contentious contractual matters and disputes, coordinate with external legal advisers.
• Contract Administration & Correspondence: Draft, review, and refine critical notices to mitigate legal exposure and ensure procedural compliance.
• Capability Uplift & Coaching: Deliver guidance and contract administration playbooks to project managers, superintendents, and delivery teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse portfolio-wide variation trends and recommend enhancements to standard form contracts and procurement frameworks.

Conocimientos

Commercial management

Claims assessment

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Descripción del empleo

Randstad's public infrastructure division seeks a Senior Commercial Manager / Contracts Specialist to oversee commercial direction across a high-value portfolio. Based in Brisbane, you will evaluate complex claims, manage contract administration, and provide strategic guidance to project delivery teams on governance and risk.

In this contract/temporary role through to 30 June 2027, you will act as the senior sounding board for major programs, lead dispute resolution, review entitlements, and