Senior Contracts Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Aequalis Consulting; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting is seeking experienced Senior Contracts Managers for major infrastructure and construction projects in Brisbane and South East Queensland. The roles require sound contractual judgement, strong stakeholder management, and practical delivery in demanding environments across civil infrastructure, transport, utilities and capital works programs.

We are speaking with commercially experienced professionals who bring leadership, risk management and a practical approach to contract

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Contracts Manager or Contracts Manager within infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of civil infrastructure contracts and commercial risk management.
• Proven ability to manage complex subcontract packages, variations and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration and commercial management across major infrastructure projects.
• Manage head contracts, subcontracts, procurement and supplier agreements.
• Oversee contractual risk, variations, claims, extensions of time and dispute resolution.
• Support project directors and delivery teams with commercial strategy and contractual advice.
• Manage cost exposure, commercial reporting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Lead contract negotiations and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Provide commercial leadership and mentoring for contracts administration teams.
• Ensure contractual compliance and successful project delivery.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Engineering

Law

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Aequalis Consulting is currently representing several opportunities for experienced Senior Contracts Managers across major infrastructure and construction projects in Brisbane and South East Queensland. These positions sit within established project delivery and commercial teams, supporting complex civil infrastructure, transport, utilities and capital works programs.

We are interested in speaking with commercially experienced professionals who bring sound contractual judgement, strong stakeholder management skills and a practical understanding of delivering projects in demanding construction environments. Opportunities vary in project scope, commercial responsibility, team structure and employment arrangements.

Role Overview
Aequalis Consulting is currently representing several opportunities for experienced Senior Contracts Managers across major infrastructure and construction projects in Brisbane and South East Queensland. These positions sit within established project delivery and commercial teams, supporting complex civil infrastructure, transport, utilities and capital works programs. We are interested in speaking with commercially experienced professionals who bring sound contractual judgement, strong stakeholder management skills and a practical understanding of delivering projects in demanding construction environments. Opportunities vary in project scope, commercial responsibility, team structure and employment arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the position and project environment, responsibilities may include:

• Leading contract administration and commercial management across major infrastructure projects.

• Managing head contracts, subcontracts, procurement and supplier agreements.

• Overseeing contractual risk, variations, claims, extensions of time and dispute resolution.

• Supporting project directors and delivery teams with commercial strategy and contractual advice.

• Managing cost exposure, commercial reporting, forecasting and financial performance.

• Leading contract negotiations and maintaining effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

• Providing commercial leadership and mentoring contracts administration teams.

• Ensuring contractual compliance and supporting successful project delivery.

About You

We welcome confidential discussions with professionals who offer:

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Contracts Manager, Contracts Manager or senior commercial professional within infrastructure or construction.

• A background in civil construction, transport infrastructure, utilities or major capital projects.

• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, contract administration and commercial risk management.

• Experience managing complex subcontract packages, claims, variations and negotiations.

• The ability to work effectively with project delivery teams and senior management.

• Sound commercial judgement, clear communication and a practical approach to resolving contractual issues.

• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Law or a related discipline.

Experience across principal contractor, major subcontractor or client-side environments will be considered, depending on the opportunity.