Senior Contracts Manager – Infrastructure & Water Projects

Acciona; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA Agua Australia is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Commercial team in a national role across Australia. You will manage contract administration and commercial obligations across a portfolio of major water and infrastructure projects, reporting to the Senior Manager, Commercial.

The role requires a degree in a related field and a minimum of seven years' experience in contract administration within construction, utilities or engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline (Engineering, Commerce, Law, or Construction).
• Minimum seven years' experience in contract administration or commercial roles.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles and project delivery.
• Experience administering major construction and infrastructure contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and subcontract management experience.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontract agreements across multiple projects nationally.
• Manage contract correspondence, notices, registers and documentation.
• Assist in variations, claims and extensions of time.
• Identify, manage and mitigate contractual risks.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Review subcontractor claims, payment applications and variations.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Support commercial reporting and project performance reviews.
• Assist bid and tender teams by reviewing contract requirements and coordinating inputs.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, finance, legal and operations.
• Ensure ACCIONA governance and contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering/Commerce

Job description

ACCIONA Agua Australia is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Commercial team in a national role across Australia. You will manage contract administration and commercial obligations across a portfolio of major water and infrastructure projects, reporting to the Senior Manager, Commercial.

The role requires a degree in a related field and a minimum of seven years' experience in contract administration within construction, utilities or engineering.