Senior Contracts Manager — Large-Scale Construction Delivery

Hindmarsh; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive retailer discounts

Flex Days and additional leave

Birthday gift every year

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Adelaide team and lead the commercial outcomes of a $65 million mixed-use development delivered in partnership with Renewal SA. You will drive head contract and subcontract administration, procurement, risk management and financial performance, reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial construction, strong contract law knowledge, and proven

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience, ideally in head contractor projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, construction legislation and Security of Payment requirements.
• Experience leading commercial teams, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead head contract and subcontract administration across project delivery.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and manage major subcontractor packages.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims, variations and extension of time processes.
• Monitor project financial performance including cashflow, forecasting and cost control.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to project and business leadership.
• Lead commercial compliance, contract reviews and project audits.
• Mentor and develop Contract Administrators, Cadets and commercial team members.
• Support project teams with commercial strategy, negotiation and dispute resolution.

Skills

Commercial construction

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk management

Tools

CHEOPS

Aconex

Job description

Hindmarsh is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our Adelaide team and lead the commercial outcomes of a $65 million mixed-use development delivered in partnership with Renewal SA. You will drive head contract and subcontract administration, procurement, risk management and financial performance, reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in commercial construction, strong contract law knowledge, and proven